The state will delay the start of the fishery’s $20 million-a-year season by at least 2 weeks.
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Maine lobstermen to federal regulators: We’re not killing right whales
The Maine Lobstering Union accuses the agency of caving to environmental organizations when it should be defending the industry.
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State reverses course, leaves menhaden fishery open
Maine will create a commercial menhaden fishing license in 2021, but it won’t close the growing bait fishery as previously planned.
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Maine shuts down key scallop fishing areas for the season
Regulators typically shut down scallop fishing areas before the season is over to prevent overfishing and preserve the shellfish for future seasons.
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Sinking claims lives of well-known Maine fishing captain, experienced deckhand
The fishing vessel Hayley Ann sank about 50 miles off Portland for reasons that are not yet clear, the Coast Guard says.
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Maine wants to ‘put the brakes on’ fast-growing lobster bait fishery
The Department of Marine Resources wants to close the pogy fishery to newcomers for 2 years while it crafts a new management and enforcement plan.
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Maine’s final plan to protect whales includes fewer lines, and a little slack, for lobstermen
The state proposal calls for the use of weak rope, fewer buoy lines carrying more traps in deeper waters, and flexibility to approve alternative protections to sustain fishermen and regional fishing traditions.
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House passes Rep. Pingree’s measure to protect working waterfronts
Rep. Chellie Pingree’s bill would provide federal loans and grants to preserve access for fishermen, boatyards and the public and defend against climate change damage.
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Second Maine lobstering group rejects state’s plan for protecting whales
The state’s biggest lobster trade group says the concessions sought by the state are out of proportion with the risk the industry poses to endangered right whales.
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Maine lobster landings ‘are way off,’ down 40% from last year
Fishermen had landed less than 50 million pounds by the end of September, a 38% decline from the 5-year average. The state’s top fishing regulator says ‘that doesn’t mean the sky is falling.’