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.
lobster industry
Posted inBusiness, Food
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.
advertisement
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Food
Feast on these lobster novels
Editor’s Note: Given Vinalhaven’s centuries-old tradition of lobstering, we asked Vinalhaven librarian Scott Candage to recommend a few novels about lobstering in Maine. These are his picks, listed in alphabetical order by writer. “Stern Men” by Elizabeth Gilbert, Mariner Books, 2001 edition Yes, that Elizabeth Gilbert. Before she became famous for “Eat, Pray, Love,” Gilbert […]
Posted inFood
Think you know the truth about lobster? Here are some common misconceptions
We tell ’em and dispel ’em.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: ‘Ban’ won’t end Maine’s ocean wind project
The moratorium signed last week resolves issues that will allow the industry to keep moving forward.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
New Maine law prohibits offshore wind farms in state waters
But the compromise still encourages the development of offshore wind technology in federal waters off Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Lobster industry anxious over upcoming whale protections
The new federal rules will focus on reducing the number of vertical ropes in the water, and they’re also expected to modify restricted areas of ocean.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England
New coral protections coming to areas off New England
The move also creates a dedicated habitat research area called the Jordan Basin Dedicated Habitat Research Area south of the Maine coast.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
Lobster lovers feeling the pinch of high prices
Lobster is pricey this season due to a limited supply, high demand and the reopening of the economy as the nation moves past the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Federal plan to save whales could mean big changes for lobster industry
An aggressive risk-reduction target for the endangered North Atlantic right whale has industry leaders worried about the future of lobstering.
You must be logged in to post a comment.