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Published
September 10, 2022

Maine politicians scramble to show support for lobster industry

Long seen as emblematic of Maine's hardworking ethos, lobstering holds an outsized influence on the state's electorate and politicians from both parties want to show voters that they are on board.
Published
September 8, 2022

Federal judge rejects bid to block new lobstering rules

U.S. District Court Judge James E. Boasberg turned down a bid by lobstermen's groups and the state to halt the new federal rules designed to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales.
Published
September 8, 2022

Our View: Dispute over lobstering in Gulf of Maine close to running aground

If the goal is to protect both right whales and the fishing industry, the debate is heading in the wrong direction.
Published
September 7, 2022

Red’s Eats steps into fray between lobstermen, feds with ‘pay it forward’ benefit

Voted best lobster roll in New England by boston.com, Red's Eats will donate a free dinner for two to those who give a sizable donation to the fall Save the Lobstermen fundraiser.
Published
August 25, 2022

Lobster union drops lawsuit challenge to seasonal closure rule

Maine lobstermen are waiting to see what federal officials propose, after a judge ordered regulators to create a new set of rules to protect endangered right whales.

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Published
August 24, 2022

State shutting down commercial menhaden season

The fish, also known as pogy, has become popular bait for the lobster fishery after the herring fishery collapsed.
Published
August 11, 2022

NOAA lays out plans for expanded testing of ropeless fishing technology

Federal regulators prepare for widespread adoption of the gear in an effort to protect endangered right whales.
Published
August 5, 2022

Fishery interests urge judge to rule in lobster lawsuit

At the crux of the case is a dispute over how risk is being calculated in federal protections of right whales.
Published
August 2, 2022

Commission delays decision on changing minimum size of harvested lobsters

Regulators are investigating further the impact of the proposal on dealers and processors who import Canadian lobster.
Published
August 1, 2022

Federal commission considers increasing legal size of lobsters to protect fishery

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission will consider new regulations when it meets Tuesday in Virginia.