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Bill to support Maine lobster industry clears Senate committee

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Mainer introduces bill to block lobster gauge increase

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In the Jimmy Stevens Cup Fastest Boat Afloat race at Stonington, Foolish Pleasure leads My Turn and Witching Hour. Foolish Pleasure won with a speed in the low 50s. Jon Johansen photo.

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Lobster boat racers throng Stonington

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Young Maine lobsterman keeping family tradition

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To demonstrate the viability of diesel/ electric hybrid power in lobster boats, the Nova Scotia-based Glas Ocean Electric—a longtime leader in developing this technology—built the Sea Cumber. Photo by Glas Ocean Electric

Glas Ocean Electric innovation in hybrid lobster boats

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Size Matters took second place behind Obsession, which won at 43 mph. Next to Size Matters is the Natalie E, which won at the Rockland and the Bass Harbor races, but at Moosabec Reach Natalie E kind of “went kind of dead in the water," finishing in 8th pl

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Big fleet for Moosabec Reach races

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A new project backed by Northeast seafood processors is working with fisheries experts and other groups to map endangered right whale migrations and lobster fishing effort to help reduce gear entanglement dangers. Fishery Impact Fund photo.

Clues sought in case of dumped lobsters

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Marks on a lobster tail are believed to be made by a leather vise used to hold lobsters for scrubbing. A.C. McLoon, Frank Moore, Bob Barlow, Leslie Dyer, and Harold Look. Photo by Brown

Fishing back when: ban offshore lobster fishing

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Alexsa Rose (left) and Kimberly Ann running a tight race at Bar Harbor in Diesel Class M(B): 40 feet and over , 501 to 750 hp. Kimberly Ann won and took third in the Diesel Free for All. Jon Johanson photo.

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Lobster boat racers battle the rain at Bar Harbor

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Maine state officials report 2021 lobster landings value was close to $725 million – a 75 percent jump from 2020. MLMC photo.

Young Mass. islanders answer call of lobstering

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Superior Marine block on F/V Paxton Leigh. Photo by Josh Todd

Superior Marine Products: The legacy of quality lobster blocks

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