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Lobster

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Game of inches: lobstermen fear measure increase

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Photo by Ramon Cliff

Provincial lobstermen call for stricter enforcement

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Maine state officials report 2021 lobster landings value was close to $725 million – a 75 percent jump from 2020. MLMC photo.

Gulf of Maine lobsters experiencing ‘housing crisis’

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An increase in the minimum size for a Gulf of Maine lobster is raising concerns among Canadian and U.S. lobster dealers and lobstermen. Photo by MLA

U.S. and Canada held talks on lobster gauge increase

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The lobster gauge increase in LMA 1 is now delayed until July 1, 2025, and Addendum 30 passed unanimously within the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. Photo by Tom Zeman

Lobster gauge increase delayed a second time?

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Carter's Wharf, formerly known as the Sea Pier. Photo by Boothbay Region Maritime Foundation

Commercial fishing pier to be constructed in Boothbay, Maine

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At the Harpswell races July 28, Black Diamond barely leads Lynn Marie in their first race of the day, Gasoline Class E, V8, Over 525 ci, 28 feet and over, Turbos/superchargers, Alcohol and Nitrous. Black Diamond won at 51.4 mph. Jon Johansen photo.

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A long voyage to win at Harpswell

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The winner of the first race, Work Boat Class A, for skiffs 16 feet and smaller was Jenily. Jon Johansen photo.

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Equal opportunity at Friendship races

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Bill to support Maine lobster industry clears Senate committee

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Mainer introduces bill to block lobster gauge increase

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In the Jimmy Stevens Cup Fastest Boat Afloat race at Stonington, Foolish Pleasure leads My Turn and Witching Hour. Foolish Pleasure won with a speed in the low 50s. Jon Johansen photo.

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Lobster boat racers throng Stonington

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