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PublishedFebruary 28, 2025
Maine lobstermen hauled smallest catch in 15 years
But they raked in the second-highest price per pound in the fishery's history in 2024.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2025
Lobstermen see controversial fishing gear in action for the first time
In Jonesport, the lobstermen were skeptical. But organizers don't want an endorsement, they just want lobstermen to see the gear for themselves.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2025
Maine’s longtime marine resources commissioner is stepping down
Patrick Keliher, who has served in the position since 2012, is the longest-serving commissioner in the history of the Department of Marine Resources. He will retire March 14.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2025
Lobster regulators repeal minimum size increase after years of backlash in Maine
The vote relieves the pressure of an impending deadline to comply with the law by this summer. Now, the lobster industry must find a different solution to protect declining populations.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2025
7 Maine fishermen will soon go shrimping for first time in a decade
Regulators are leaning on them to collect data that will help evaluate the northern shrimp stock and, potentially, inform the future of the long-closed fishery.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2024
Judge dismisses lobstermen’s challenge to law requiring tracking devices on boats
U.S. District Judge John Woodcock cited jurisdictional problems with the case, but he encouraged the lobstermen to appeal the decision because it raises 'significant Fourth Amendment issues' over unreasonable searches and seizures.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2024
Regulators move to delay increase in minimum lobster size
Lobster harvesters and dealers say that the fraction-of-an-inch change could eliminate the most lucrative segment of their catch and give Canadian competitors an unfair advantage.
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PublishedJuly 31, 2024
Greene residents to decide on dam, culvert and broadband funding at annual meeting
Residents have expressed strong feelings about some of the funding requests on Saturday's warrant.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2024
Working waterfronts from Kittery to Eastport to receive $21.2 million for storm recovery
Gov. Janet Mills announced that 68 Maine working waterfronts will get grants of up to $2 million apiece to aid recovery from catastrophic winter storms.
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PublishedJuly 14, 2024
Sealife gets up close and personal at the newly renovated Maine State Aquarium in Boothbay Harbor
After a four-year hiatus, the state's only aquarium is showing off its updates and new offerings to eager crowds.
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