First published in Landings, July, 2014. Maine is home to many valuable marine creatures. We all know about Northern shrimp, scallops, and the ever-popular lobster. What many might not know is that Maine is the … Continue reading
Category: ScienceFirst published in Landings, July, 2014. In order to increase the demand for Maine lobster, more value-added products that use lobster must be developed and marketed to the consumer. Consumers do appear to be developing … Continue reading
Category: MiscellaneousFirst published in Landings, July, 2014. The Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative (MLMC) is charged with improving recognition and demand for Maine lobster in the national and international markets in order to ultimately raise the price … Continue reading
Category: ManagementFirst published in Landings, July, 2014. Bob Williams has lived in Stonington for all but four days of his 72 years. The four days were those he spent at the Castine hospital, being born. One … Continue reading
Category: PeopleFirst published in Landings, July, 2014.Steaming Ahead It’s summertime in Maine! Time for fun in the sun, for making room for the tourists and, of course, for eating lots of Maine lobster! So many people … Continue reading
Category: MiscellaneousFirst published in Landings, July 2014. London is a long way from the village of Cutler, where I was born and raised. At times the two communities can feel worlds apart – both geographically and … Continue reading
Category: Community VoicesFirst published in Landings, July, 2014 We live in a world of insurance: car insurance, health insurance, homeowner’s insurance. It’s a common practice to protect ourselves in case of disaster. For those who live and … Continue reading
Category: ManagementFirst published in Landings, July, 2014. Lobstermen have been racing their boats since they have had boats, starting with Maine’s early sail-powered lobster boats such as the Friendship sloop. The speed and the competition among … Continue reading
Category: MiscellaneousFirst published in Landings, July, 2014. In 2012, Deer Isle Stonington High School (DISHS) and Penobscot East Resource Center (PERC) worked together to create the Eastern Maine Skippers Program. “Our goal [with this program] is … Continue reading
Category: PeopleFirst published in Landings, July, 2014. Lobstermen along the coast say that they have noticed that the Department of Marine Resources Marine Patrol Bureau appears to be citing sternmen for violations much more frequently than … Continue reading
Category: Management