The Maine Lobstering Union’s cooperative, Lobster 207, recently closed a significant chapter with a settlement exceeding $5 million, marking the end of a five-year legal battle against its former CEO, Warren Pettegrow, and his family.
This victory represents not only a financial win but also a pivotal moment in the co-op's mission to uphold fairness in Maine's famed lobster industry.
According to Maine Biz, the dispute began after Lobster 207 purchased the wholesale division of Trenton Bridge…
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Carli is a Content Specialist for National Fisherman. She comes from a fourth-generation fishing family off the coast of Maine. Her background consists of growing her own business within the marine community. She resides on one of the islands off the coast of Maine while also supporting the lobster community she grew up in.
