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Published
November 7, 2016

Illegal fishing fears prompt 2-tag plan for lobster traps

The policy is expected to make zone enforcement easier.
Published
November 1, 2016

Two men face charges in theft of lobsters in Harpswell

The Maine Marine Patrol says it made the arrests after a monthlong investigation into a $9,000 heist of lobsters.
Published
October 31, 2016

Lobstering turf war off Maine coast brings offer of $15,000 reward

Investigators hope the money brings in tips that help identify who has been cutting trap gear valued at over $350,000 during a bitter conflict in Down East waters.
Published
October 23, 2016

Annie Tselikis runs the Maine Lobster Dealers’ Association

She's a marketing expert, but one with roots in sustainability.
Published
October 14, 2016

European Union decides it won’t ban imports of American lobster

Industry officials celebrate the apparent victory, saying it saved a $200 million annual export business that is critical to Maine.

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Published
October 4, 2016

Reward offered for information in sinkings of lobster boat in Port Clyde

Maine Operation Game Thief puts up $2,000 in an effort to catch whoever sank Anthony Hooper's lobster boat three times.
Published
October 3, 2016

Tenants Harbor lobsterman’s boat sunk for third time

The Maine Marine Patrol is investigating the sinking of Anthony Hooper's 35-foot boat in Port Clyde, after charging three men in the sinking of another boat.
Published
September 28, 2016

Part of New England’s herring fishery to be closed

The closure, from Sunday until Oct. 29, is meant to protect a key source of bait fish.
Published
September 23, 2016

Effort to close Maine’s last open lobster zone advances

A public hearing is planned for the fall on a new rule that would restrict access to Stonington-area lobster licenses.
Published
September 23, 2016

Maine’s lobster exports going full steam, with Asian market growing

Sales through June are more than double the year before as demand surges in Asian countries and sellers cultivate new overseas business.