The endangered North Atlantic right whale’s preferred food source is moving north, out of Maine waters. Lobstermen say the change warrants a second look at new fishing restrictions set to take effect May 1.
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State launches $16 million grant program for seafood dealers, processors
The program is a component of the governor’s Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan, investing federal American Rescue Plan Act funds in Maine people and businesses.
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Maine politicians ask for more time to meet lobstering rules to protect whales
The rules call for gear conversion by May 1, but the new gear isn’t available to most fishermen, they said.
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Lobstermen’s group stresses connection to Maine tourism as new regulations approach
The head of the Maine Lobstermen’s Association emphasized at a hospitality industry event Wednesday the threats the industry faces through new regulations and legal challenges.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Federal windfall won’t put a stop to state lobster industry relief bills
Maine’s lobster industry will receive $17 million in federal funding as part of the 2022 omnibus spending package. Two pending state bills could nearly triple that amount.
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Maine lobster industry to receive $17 million in aid from federal government
Part of a $1.5 trillion spending package, the funding will be used to help lobstermen comply with new federal regulations designed to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale.
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Gov. Mills asks Portland jetport to remove signs asking travelers not to eat fish
The signs, which say, ‘Save the whales: Don’t eat fish,’ were paid for by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
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Maine seafood industry expects indirect hit from Russian invasion
Direct U.S. seafood imports were already banned from Russian markets, but the invasion of Ukraine could make the industry’s ongoing economic problems worse.
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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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Maine delegates decry ‘broken promise’ in China lobster-buying deal
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.