The partial fishery closure, which would have taken effect this month, was intended to help protect the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale.
Maine Lobster
Maine lobster industry decries lack of clarity on enforcement of new whale-protection rules
Federal officials said they expect high compliance and will focus on educating violators, although big penalties can be invoked based on a patchwork of environmental laws.
The Wrap: Thai Esaan closes indefinitely, and SoPo Seafood opens
Portland to get a golf-themed sports bar and restaurant, Maine Lobster Week is underway, and a fermenting guru speaks
Thirty-day countdown starts for Maine lobster industry restrictions to protect right whales
A more than 950-square-mile area of the Gulf of Maine will be off limits to traditional lobstering starting Oct. 18.
Maine won’t sue over right whale restrictions, but isn’t giving up fight
Marine Resources Commissioner Patrick Keliher told lawmakers that the state doesn’t have a viable case but will pursue other legal options.
How to make a Red’s Eats lobster roll
Though there are just three ingredients in a Red’s Eats lobster roll, making the famous sandwich is no simple task.
Lobster Week: Up close and personal with Maine’s famed crustacean
There are a dozen companies in the state, including two in Portland, that offer tours that allow the public an opportunity to try their hand at lobstering.
The story of how lobster became the symbol of Maine
The Rockefellers, a smart marketing campaign and the ritual of cracking into one all played roles in making lobster intrinsic to the state’s identity.
Red’s Eats opens for 2021 season, with lobster temporarily off the menu
Lobster rolls, arguably the seafood shack’s best-known menu item, won’t be available until mid-May.
Sea farmers say bill to prevent large-scale aquaculture could hurt entire industry
The bill would revamp the permitting framework for state aquaculture leases, adding a variety of restrictions and safeguards.