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PublishedSeptember 19, 2022
Delegation, Gov. Mills pen open letter urging retailers, restaurants to continue selling Maine lobster
‘Monterey Bay Aquarium’s recommendations lack credible evidence, but if followed, will have real world implications for the thousands of hardworking lobstermen and women, their families, and our businesses across Maine.’
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2022
Federal judge rejects bid to block new lobstering rules
U.S. District Court Judge James E. Boasberg turned down a bid by lobstermen's groups and the state to halt the new federal rules designed to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2022
Maine delegation secures $17.1 million to support Maine lobster industry jobs
The funding helps to address the impacts of the harmful right whale rule, provide direct payments to fishermen to help cover costs of compliance, and support vital research.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2022
Collins, Golden introduce bill to help lobster industry afford new gear
Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, and Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st Dist., have signed on as cosponsors of the bill, which would begin to help lobstermen cover the cost of complying with new regulations intended to protect right whales.
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