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Published
December 20, 2022

Federal spending bill would pause new regulation of Maine’s lobstering industry

A provision of the spending bill now making its way through Congress would halt new regulations of Maine's lobster industry while work is done to develop gear that is potentially less dangerous to endangered whales.
Published
November 19, 2022

Lobster rules to protect right whales will be delayed 2 years, judge says

The court ruling came a day after Maine's congressional delegation, Gov. Janet Mills and others blasted the Marine Stewardship Council for its suspension of lobster fishery certification.
Published
September 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.
Published
October 29, 2021

Government, conservation groups file appeal to reinstate seasonal lobstering ban

Lobstering groups have until Nov. 2 to respond to the appeal, and the government and conservation groups’ reply brief is due Nov. 5. A decision from Judge Walker is expected shortly thereafter.

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