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Fishing is allowed in the pond at Portland’s Hudson Family Park, such as the Portland Optimist Club fishing derby (pictured) that was held in June. But Portland Park Board is asking Portland City Council to pass an ordinance establishing catch-and-release fishing only after parks employees recently noticed that some who fish at the park have been using nets and leaving with 20 to 30 fish at a time. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)

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