Fishermen had landed less than 50 million pounds by the end of September, a 38% decline from the 5-year average. The state’s top fishing regulator says ‘that doesn’t mean the sky is falling.’
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Maine fishermen, like Maine farmers, deserve support
Fishermen also face economic stress, but only see a fraction of the subsidy.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Two Mainers, N.H. man cited in landing of too many herring
Alleged quota violations happened at a time when regulators are trying to rebuild herring stock.
Posted inThe Forecaster
New coalition formed to protect fishing heritage
PORTLAND — A group of residents working to ensure continued access to Maine’s oceans for the state’s lobstermen and fishermen has formed a new coalition called Protect Maine’s Fishing Heritage. The group has been advocating for lobstermen who are losing fishing grounds to aquaculture leases in some parts of the state. “This group is asking […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Protect traditional fisheries’ access to ocean waters
Aquaculture should be kept to a smaller scale that doesn’t get in the way of other users.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Orchestrating the traffic in Portland Harbor is a 24-hour juggling act
Still, after three years on the job, Portland Harbor Master Kevin Battle says he’s ‘having a blast.’
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Mainers can get it right on North Atlantic right whales
With imagination and perseverance, innovative solutions are possible that allow both lobstermen and right whales to thrive.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine lobstermen insist they are not the ones killing right whales
About 70 frustrated fishermen tell federal regulators at a hearing in Machias that Canada, not Maine, is mostly to blame.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Backing lobstermen, Rep. Golden seeks to withhold funds for right whale protections
Rep. Pingree co-sponsors the amendment, as Golden argues that a scientific tool used to assess the lobster industry’s risk to right whales has not been subject to 3rd-party review.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
U.S. House unanimously passes bill to address ocean acidification
Maine Democrat Chellie Pingree’s measure moves to the U.S. Senate, while state lawmakers appear likely to pass Gov. Janet Mills’ climate package.