House approves bill to give clammers access to areas around Acadia

Federal legislation sponsored by Maine Reps. Jared Golden and Chellie Pingree, both Democrats, will allow clam and worm harvesters to continue to work in intertidal zones around Acadia National Park, and will also allow the park to expand through a 1,400-acre donation on the Schoodic Peninsula.

The House approved the bill Tuesday – it has already been approved by the Senate – and it will now be sent to President Trump's desk to be signed into law, according to a statement issued by Golden's office.

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