The Maine Lobstermen’s Association says the first such restriction in over a decade illustrates how little shipping has been regulated compared to the lobster industry.
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Court agrees to fast-track Maine lobstering group’s appeal of whale rules
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia agrees to expedite the Maine Lobstermen’s Association’s appeal of a National Marine Fisheries Service decision regarding right whale protections.
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Mainers say new lobster regulations could kill the industry
Roughly 200 people, including Gov. Mills and most of Maine’s congressional delegation, attended a hearing in Portland to tell federal officials that proposed new regulations would do little to protect endangered right whales.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.