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Maine officials say noncompliance with regional lobster size standards could limit exports
The argument about Maine’s minimum lobster size got choppy at Thursday night’s Department of Marine Resources public hearing, DMR Commissioner Patrick Keliher got into a heate
State of Maine sides with lobstermen, decides to pull minimum lobster size rule
Dozens of lobstermen voiced their concerns during a public hearing about the proposed rule change, which would have increased the minimum catch size from 3 1/4 inches to 3 5/16 inches.
Changes to minimum size rules for lobster catch withdrawn
Lobster harvesters and dealers said the proposed change would have eliminated the most lucrative segment of their catch.
Maine lobstermen voice concerns about new catch size limits
Lobstermen concerned about catch size limits shared their concerns about the new regulations in Augusta Thursday.
Plan for Stricter Lobster Fishing Rules Scrapped Amid Strong Opposition From Lobstermen
Fishing regulators have scrapped a plan for stricter fishing rules amid concerns about a decline in baby lobsters in the warming waters off New England
Maine regulators clash with lobstermen at turbulent meeting, withdraw catch size rules
Regulators have withdrawn a proposal to increase the minimum size requirements for lobsters caught in Maine, a move praised by harvesters who said the change would give Canadian competitors an unfair advantage.
Maine pulls proposal to increase minimum size for lobster catch after fiery meeting in Augusta
Maine’s refusal to comply with the regulation does not come without potential consequences. Lobstermen said it's worth the risk.
Proposal to increase minimum size of lobsters caught in Maine withdrawn
Lobster harvesters and dealers said the change would have eliminated the most lucrative segment of their catch.
Maine State Police warn of slick travel on turnpike due to snow, urge extra caution
The Maine State Police are warning the public about slick travel on the turnpike because of snow on Saturday. State police ...
New lobster minimum catch sizes could lead to industry change, Golden reacts to DMR decision
The proposal was supposed to already be in effect after being pushed to Jan. 1, but was pushed back again to July 2025. The ...
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Maine lobster industry in heated debate over gauge increase
Golden’s statement was met with gratitude from industry leaders. Virginia Olsen, director of the Maine Lobstering Union, expressed the community's relief: "Our members are very happy that the lobster ...
Maine lobstering co-op to receive more than $5 million in settlement with former CEO
A lobstering co-op near Bar Harbor is getting more than $5 million in a settlement with a former CEO of the business accused ...
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Stateline Lobster to open near Kittery outlets: What to expect at new restaurant
Jason Miller, a chef, restaurant owner and Kittery resident, is opening Stateline Lobster in collaboration with Southern ...
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Maine Lobstering Union's Lobster 207 wins $5M settlement
The Maine Lobstering Union’s cooperative, Lobster 207, recently closed a significant chapter with a settlement exceeding $5 ...
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Where to get the best lobster on the Treasure Coast
The difference between them and Maine lobsters is they have no claws, so you only eat the tail, but there's more meat per ...
Maine sides with lobstermen, decides to pull minimum lobster size rule
During a public hearing about the proposed regulation, which would have increased the minimum lobster size by a sixteenth of ...