The plentiful catch that brought wealth to fishing families is at risk, as climate change warms the Gulf of Maine. A way of life is on the line, but lobstermen can’t, or won’t, imagine another.
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Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
A 1-in-100 million lobster is caught in Casco Bay
Haddie, a pastel-colored cotton candy lobster, is living in a tank, for now.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine lobstermen sue federal regulators over right whale restrictions
Their trade association says the federal government used flawed science to develop a whale protection plan that poses grave harm to the lobster industry.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine whale advocates rent billboard to promote ‘whale-safe’ lobster
The billboard, which will be up for the rest of the month, will appear along two major routes in Massachusetts and asks, ‘Is your lobster whale-safe?’
Posted inFood, Recipes
Not enough lobster for ya?
Check out these past lobster stories and recipes from the Portland Press Herald.
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In pairing beer with lobster, all roads lead to Allagash White (with some refreshing stops along the way)
Maine Beer Co.’s Peeper and Oxbow’s Farmhouse Ale are among other local brews that make a good match for the state crustacean.
Posted inFood, Restaurant reviews
Ten Maine lobster dishes you really don’t want to miss
Do not read this list when you’re hungry.
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.
Posted inFood, Maine Gardener
Lobster shells promote healthy gardens
Compost made from ground-up lobster shells slowly releases nitrogen and builds strong cell walls in plants.
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 […]
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