Maine, lobster and increase minimum size

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 an inch, dozens of lobstermen expressed strong opposition.
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
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.
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Regulators have withdrawn a proposal to increase the minimum size requirements for lobsters caught in Maine, a move praised by harvesters who said the change would give Canadian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.
Proposal to increase minimum size of lobsters caught in Maine withdrawn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.
Changes to minimum size rules for lobster catch withdrawn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.
Police respond to several crashes, slide offs on Maine Turnpike and I-295
Slippery travel conditions caused several slide offs and crashes on the Maine Turnpike and Interstate 295 Saturday morning.
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 ...
Statistics about Maine child abuse are troubling, but it’s important to look at the details
Long ago, when I was a new City Hall reporter in another state, crime statistics seemed to show a big single-year change. I ...
Maine State Police hits record high overtime payments in 2024
Maine State Police paid out record overtime in 2024, as new data shows officers took home more than $10 million just in ...
Slippery road conditions causing crashes in NH, Maine
A winter storm is causing slippery road conditions on some of New England’s highways, officials said Saturday morning. Maine ...
Domestic violence survivors protest in hometown of accused Maine Rep. Lanigan
Protestors carried signs, some of which featured the mug shot taken of Lanigan at the time of his arrest at York County Jail ...
Maine men’s hockey picks up road win at UMass Lowell
Harrison Scott broke a 1-1 tie with 8:42 remaining, then added an empty-net goal as seventh-ranked Maine earned a 3-1 win ...
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Maine youth ice hockey is losing players. No one is sure how to stop it
The number of youth players in Maine is down 15% over the last 20 years.
AARP Maine unveils 2025 legislative goals: Caregiver support, affordable housing and more
PORTLAND, Maine — AARP Maine has announced its 2025 legislative priorities, which focuses on strengthening caregiver support ...
Maine Celtics lose to Raptors 905 in overtime
Despite a tying 3-pointer by JD Davison in the closing seconds of regulation, Maine comes up short in a 121-119 loss.