All four members of the state’s congressional delegation say China is not living up to a 2020 trade deal to buy more Maine lobster.
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Committee endorses $30 million relief fund for Maine lobstermen
Publicly funded, industry-specific relief efforts are unusual, but one lawmaker said the unique challenges facing lobstermen warrant it.
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Higher prices boost 2021 Maine lobster landings to record $725 million
Despite its record-breaking value, the haul was one of the smallest in the past decade. It was a huge jump in price that pushed the value over the top.
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Proposal for lobster industry legal defense fund gets divided response
The Legislature’s Marine Resources Committee took comment Tuesday on a proposal to help pay for the industry’s court battles against regulators.
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Maine leaders seek delay of May 1 deadline for whale-friendly lobstering gear
Gov. Janet Mills and all four members of Maine’s congressional delegation say the federally mandated equipment is expensive and hard to get.
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Lawmakers consider $30 million relief fund for Maine lobstermen facing new restrictions
As written, the bill would provide relief money via the state’s general fund, thus making it a taxpayer-funded effort.
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Pandemic hasn’t slowed China’s demand for U.S. lobster
American exporters sent more than 13.2 million pounds of lobster to China during the first 11 months of 2021, up about 6 percent from the same period of 2020.
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Maine will be allowed to make its case in federal lawsuit over lobstering restrictions
Gov. Janet Mills’ office said Thursday that it sought to intervene in the lawsuit to stand up for Maine’s lobstermen and women.
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PROTESTS AND PRAYERS
The suspense was finally over. Now the lobstermen of Vinalhaven had to face new federal rules that could threaten their livelihood. Despair came first, then decision time.
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One of Connecticut’s last lobstermen sticks with it, despite his near empty hauls
‘We’re victims of climate change,’ said Michael Grimshaw. ‘It hasn’t played out good for us.’