Department of Marine Resources Commissioner Patrick Keliher, who has served in the position since 2012, will retire March 14.

After nearly 14 years of dealing with the challenges facing Maine’s marine resources, it’s not the issues I remember most; it’s the people,” said Patrick Keliher.

Maine Department of Marine Resources Commissioner Patrick Keliher will retire next month as the longest-serving person to ever lead the agency. Governor Janet Mills announced Tuesday that Keliher will step down on March 14th, after holding the position since 2012.

Gov. Janet Mills announced Tuesday that Maine Department of Marine Resources Commissioner Patrick Keliher will leave the agency next month.

The head of Maine’s Department of Marine Resources, who got into a shouting match with lobstermen last month, is retiring.