The Maine Department of Marine Resources withdrew the proposal after dozens of lobstermen voiced concerns about the rule’s ...

Dozens of lobstermen voiced their concerns during a public hearing about the proposed rule change, which would have increased ...

Lobstermen concerned about catch size limits shared their concerns about the new regulations in Augusta Thursday.

Fishing regulators on Friday scrapped a plan for stricter fishing rules amid concerns about a decline in baby lobsters in the ...

Golden’s statement was met with gratitude from industry leaders. Virginia Olsen, director of the Maine Lobstering Union, expressed the community's relief: "Our members are very happy that the lobster ...

During a public hearing about the proposed regulation, which would have increased the minimum lobster size by a sixteenth of ...

Maine still needs to remain compliant with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. Keliher says the ASMFC could ...

The proposal was supposed to already be in effect after being pushed to Jan. 1, but was pushed back again to July 2025. The ...

Commissioner Patrick Keliher, who leads the Maine Department of Marine Resources, told a packed room of fishermen on Thursday ...

Maine’s refusal to comply with the regulation does not come without potential consequences. Lobstermen said it's worth the risk.

Lobster harvesters and dealers said the proposed change would have eliminated the most lucrative segment of their catch.

Lobster harvesters and dealers said the change would have eliminated the most lucrative segment of their catch.