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Plan for stricter lobster fishing rules scrapped amid strong opposition from lobstermen
Fishing regulators on Friday scrapped a plan for stricter fishing rules amid concerns about a decline in baby lobsters in the warming waters off New England. The regulators were looking to institute a new rule that fishermen need to abide by a larger minimum size for the lobsters they trap.
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.
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
Changes to minimum size rules for lobster catch withdrawn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.
Maine pulls proposal to increase minimum size for lobster catch after fiery meeting in Augusta
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Regulators have withdrawn a proposal to increase the minimum size requirements for lobsters caught in Maine, a move praised by harvesters who said the change would give Canadian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.
Proposal to increase minimum size of lobsters caught in Maine withdrawn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.
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 ...
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Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls Opening Restaurant In Allentown
A taste of the New England coast will arrive in the Lehigh Valley when a lobster restaurant opens its first Pennsylvania ...
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I went to Red Lobster and saw how much work its new CEO has to make the chain cool again
Red Lobster has emerged from bankruptcy and has a new CEO. Now, it just needs to win customers back with something other ...
Lobster roll chain opening its first PA spot in Lehigh Valley
The chain Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls will open its first Pennsylvania location in the Lehigh Valley next week.
Popular lobster roll chain sets opening date for Lehigh Valley restaurant, the 1st in Pa.
Lobster lovers will soon be able to indulge in fresh lobster rolls, lobster bisque, lobster mac and cheese and other dishes ...
Fire in Kennebunkport destroys vehicles and lobster traps, threatens nearby buildings
KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine (WGME) -- A fire burned several vehicles, lobster traps, and other equipment in Kennebunkport on ...
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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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 ...