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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

Maine Lobstermen's Association

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?

Carli Stewart

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

Commercial fishing pier to be constructed in Boothbay, Maine

Carli Stewart

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

Michael Crowley

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

Michael Crowley

Photo by NOAA Fisheries

Bill to support Maine lobster industry clears Senate committee

NF Aggregator

Mainer introduces bill to block lobster gauge increase

NF Aggregator

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

Michael Crowley

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Young Maine lobsterman keeping family tradition

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To demonstrate the viability of diesel/ electric hybrid power in lobster boats, the Nova Scotia-based Glas Ocean Electric—a longtime leader in developing this technology—built the Sea Cumber. Photo by Glas Ocean Electric

Glas Ocean Electric innovation in hybrid lobster boats

Paul Molyneaux

Size Matters took second place behind Obsession, which won at 43 mph. Next to Size Matters is the Natalie E, which won at the Rockland and the Bass Harbor races, but at Moosabec Reach Natalie E kind of “went kind of dead in the water," finishing in 8th pl

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Big fleet for Moosabec Reach races

Michael Crowley