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Maine officials say noncompliance with regional lobster size standards could limit exports
The argument about Maine’s minimum lobster size got choppy at Thursday night’s Department of Marine Resources public hearing, DMR Commissioner Patrick Keliher got into a heate
State of Maine sides with lobstermen, decides to pull minimum lobster size rule
Dozens of lobstermen voiced their concerns during a public hearing about the proposed rule change, which would have increased the minimum catch size from 3 1/4 inches to 3 5/16 inches.
Plan for stricter lobster fishing rules scrapped amid strong opposition from lobstermen
Fishing regulators have scrapped a plan for stricter fishing rules amid concerns about a decline in baby lobsters in the warming waters off New England.
Maine lobster catch-size rule change withdrawn
A controversial proposal to increase the minimum catch size limits for Maine lobster has been withdrawn. The Department of Marine Resources withdrew a proposed rule to increase the minimum size requirements for lobsters to be caught in Maine on Thursday.
Heated Augusta meeting sees Maine rejecting lobster gauge increase
Maine’s refusal to comply with the regulation does not come without potential consequences. Lobstermen said it's worth the risk.
Maine regulators clash with lobstermen at turbulent meeting, withdraw catch size rules
Regulators have withdrawn a proposal to increase the minimum size requirements for lobsters caught in Maine, a move praised by harvesters who said the change would give Canadian competitors an unfair advantage.
Maine lobstermen voice concerns about new catch size limits
Lobstermen concerned about catch size limits shared their concerns about the new regulations in Augusta Thursday.
Proposal to increase minimum size of lobsters caught in Maine withdrawn
Lobster harvesters and dealers said the change would have eliminated the most lucrative segment of their catch.
Changes to minimum size rules for lobster catch withdrawn
Lobster harvesters and dealers said the proposed change would have eliminated the most lucrative segment of their catch.
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Where to get the best lobster on the Treasure Coast
The difference between them and Maine lobsters is they have no claws, so you only eat the tail, but there's more meat per ...
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Stateline Lobster to open near Kittery outlets: What to expect at new restaurant
Jason Miller, a chef, restaurant owner and Kittery resident, is opening Stateline Lobster in collaboration with Southern ...
New lobster minimum catch sizes could lead to industry change, Golden reacts to DMR decision
The proposal was supposed to already be in effect after being pushed to Jan. 1, but was pushed back again to July 2025. The ...
Maine lobstering co-op to receive more than $5 million in settlement with former CEO
A lobstering co-op near Bar Harbor is getting more than $5 million in a settlement with a former CEO of the business accused ...
In photos: Some dippers still took the plunge despite Lobster Dip’s cancelation
For the first time in its 37-year history, the New Year’s Day Lobster Dip in Old Orchard Beach was canceled on Wednesday. The ...
Maine sides with lobstermen, decides to pull minimum lobster size rule
During a public hearing about the proposed regulation, which would have increased the minimum lobster size by a sixteenth of ...
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Everything I Discovered Dining at Red Lobster for the First Time Will Surprise You
Dining at Red Lobster in Times Square was an experience full of surprises. From generous portions to dazzling cocktails, ...