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Injured Rhode Island lobsterman sues state over wharf collapse

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Repeat offender caught lobstering illegally in NH waters

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Trump’s fishing deregulation order sparks debate

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The fourth class of trainees began the Deckhand to Captain Training Program through the New England Young Fishermen's Alliance on April 16. Photo courtesy of Bella Dziak

NEYFA launches fourth annual Deckhand to Captain Training

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Dana’s Boatshop is building the Shelly Marie, a 42’ Wayne Beal lobster boat with pressure treated 2x4 deck framing that will be topped with fiberglassed plywood and 1/2-inch rubber decking.

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A step up for Boothbay lobsterman

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President Donald Trump moves forward with tariffs on Canadian imports, a decision that has sparked bipartisan opposition in the Senate. Photo by Maxim Elramsisy

Tariffs threaten lobster industry as senators push back

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2025 Maine Lobster Boat Races are ready to rev up the coast

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Never worry about your safety gear again with REDDE. Photo courtesy of REDDE Marine Safety

REDDE Marine: Taking the stress out of fishing safety

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Kristan Porter, on the left, and Craig Stewart, on the right. They both stepped down from their positions on the Maine Lobstermen's Association board. Photo by Carli Stewart

MLA honors board, rallies for the future at annual meeting

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On-demand fishing gear systems were tested in Jonesport, Maine, using the Maine Department of Marine Resources gear library. Photo courtesy of NOAA Fisheries

Maine lobstermen weigh in on ropeless gear

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A recent letter to Maine’s Congressional Delegation emphasizes the Maine Sea Grant program’s importance. Photo by Albert Pego

Maine fights for Sea Grant funding as cuts linger

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