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PublishedFebruary 14, 2023
Maine Republicans to Whole Foods: Blacklist lobster, lose state tax benefits
Republican lawmakers unveil a suite of bills to protect Maine's $1.7 billion lobster industry and punish those who would threaten it.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2023
What do Mainers say when it comes to the ethics of eating lobster? Pass the butter
Whether the fishery is harming the endangered right whale is a matter of vehement debate, but local chefs, restaurateurs, fishmongers and ordinary people are still cracking into Maine's iconic crustacean.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2022
Lobster legislation a ‘Christmas miracle’ for Maine’s industry – if it passes
Maine's congressional delegation and Gov. Janet Mills on Wednesday made their case for the six-year pause on new lobstering regulations. If approved, money for developing new fishing practices could start flowing this spring.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2022
Maine Republicans want to strip tax benefits from businesses that boycott lobster
The lawmakers' bill would penalize companies such as Whole Foods that refuse to buy Maine products because they don't carry a stamp of approval from a third party.
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2022
Retailers pull lobster from menus after ‘red list’ warning
Seafood Watch, which rates the sustainability of different seafoods, said this week it has added the American and Canadian lobster fisheries to its 'red list' of species to avoid.
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2022
Arizona lobster roll chain buys processing plant and wharf in Maine
Owning the facilities eliminates middlemen, which the company says allows it to pay its workers competitive wages and keep lobster roll prices cheap for customers in the Southwest.
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PublishedJuly 13, 2022
Falling wholesale prices put squeeze on Maine lobstermen
Prices are about half what they were a year ago and lobstermen face higher costs for everything from fuel to rope, prompting some to cut back on how often they haul their traps.
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PublishedJune 12, 2022
Scientists see long-term hope for Maine’s lobster fishery despite warming waters
Ongoing research suggests that Maine's unique oceanographic features should help keep waters suitable for lobsters, and that continued conservation measures can keep the fishery resilient against future threats.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2022
Committee rejects proposal for Maine lobster industry legal defense fund
Industry representatives and state officials said the bill could have unintended consequences and might be unconstitutional.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2022
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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