Lobster fishermen can only hope. Healthy landings are the surest hedge against rising costs — of fuel and bait — that eat into their profits.
Beth Quimby
Beth Quimby reports on Maine on the weekends, when most Mainers are off the job and anything can happen. She worked for newspapers since she was in high school when she started out on her father’s New Hampshire newspaper. She is a graduate of Colby College and a recipient of national, regional and state journalism awards. When she is not working, she tries hard to follow her bliss.
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Study finds harbor seals clever, elusive
Once dwindling, the seals have bounced back and researchers are tagging some with radio units.
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Jetport expansion includes geothermal heat
PORTLAND – The Portland International Jetport’s expanded terminal will open Oct. 2, officials said Friday. That is when outbound passengers will encounter changes including a new security checkpoint with lots of room. Airport manager Paul Bradbury announced the opening date during a meeting with city and state officials and Christa Fornarotto, the Federal Aviation Administration’s […]
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A growing concern
As small farms once again take root across Maine’s agricultural landscape, some people wonder: Are state and federal food safety laws standing in their way?
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Maine fishermen call new tuna rules unfair
The sustainable fishing done in New England is not the problem, officials at a hearing will be told.
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Events meld Earth Day, Good Friday
The observances, both on Friday, include the usual and the one-of-a-kind.
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Dozens give 2 cents’ worth on bottle law
Most oppose bills that would water down the 33-year-old redemption statute, one of the first in the nation.
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Dozens speak at bottle bill hearing today
The hearings started at 9 a.m. and are still in session.
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Future looking bright for tropical fish hatchery
FRANKLIN – Snowbanks were still piled high around the Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research, where the thermometer last week struggled to reach the 40s and the temperature in Taunton Bay remained killer cold. But conditions were tropical inside the quarters of the center’s newest tenant, Sea and Reef Aquaculture. There, hundreds of tiny, brightly colored […]
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New rules, same struggle: Staying afloat
Many small-boat operators say groundfish guidelines are still stacked against them, but other fishermen see progress.