An enterprising reporter, guidance from a Maine state agency and a lobstermen’s association, and a Facebook query help piece together the 125-mile migration of a lobster.
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Posted inBusiness, New England
Massachusetts Senate advances lobster processing bill
The move is aimed at helping wholesalers establish processing facilities for lobster meat.
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Posted inBusiness
Lobsters inspire researchers to develop new body armor
Scientists at MIT and Harvard believe the soft membrane covering the animal’s joints and abdomen could guide the development of a new type of flexible armor for humans.
Posted inBooks
Book review: ‘Follow the Sun’ is a family saga wrapped in a seaside mystery
In Edward J. Delaney’s new novel, the members of a lobsterman’s family are something less than heartbroken when he vanishes at sea.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Local & State, Nation & World
Researchers find new way to convert lobster shells into plastic, and it’s not too hard
Chemists at McGill University say the process could be used in the production of things such as medical implants. It could also make use of the millions of tons of waste produced by the seafood industry.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture
First released in 1937, story of ‘Curious Lobster’ and pals is as fresh as ever
Kids will still love these unlikely adventurers (as will their parents).
Posted inFood, News
Eight Maine lobster chefs claw their way to the top
When the forks are down, Avery Richter of The Black Tie Co., wins the judges’ award in this year’s Harvest on the Harbor.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Proposed lobster rules not based on science
A recent study jumped to conclusions about the cause of right whales’ deaths.
Posted inLocal & State
Scarborough lobsterman, son, catch some beauties, but they are for show only
Greg Turner says he’ll offer the rare calico and blue lobsters to an aquarium, or return them to the sea.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Sen. Collins’ vote on Kavanaugh triggers calls to boycott Maine
Angry over the elevation of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court, some customers and tourists vow to stay away from the state and its products.