First published in Landings, December 2014/January 2015. The Maine Lobstermen’s Community Alliance (MLCA), the non-profit sister organization of the Maine Lobstermen’s Association, kicked off 2014 with the first Maine Lobster Leadership Institute, held in May. … Continue reading
Category: MiscellaneousFirst published in Landings, December 2014/January 2015. More and more women can be found working alongside lobstermen on Maine waters these days and are making their presence known in an industry that has been predominantly … Continue reading
Category: People and PlacesFirst published in Landings, December 2014/January 2015. Hagfish, sometimes called slime eels, are strange creatures. As their name suggests, these eels produce slime, which they use to defend themselves from predators. When threatened, a hagfish … Continue reading
Category: ScienceFirst published in Landings, December 2014/January 2015. Threading one’s way through the labyrinth of the Affordable Care Act health insurance program can be tricky. People who are already enrolled with healthcare.gov must be sure to … Continue reading
Category: ProgramsFirst published in Landings, December 2014/January 2015. Maine scientists and entrepreneurs are continuing to explore potential markets for the invasive green crabs that are harming Maine’s $17 million dollar softshell clam industry. The Maine Department … Continue reading
Category: ScienceFirst published in Landings, December 2014/January 2015. The life of a lobsterman isn’t for everyone, but for most who have built their careers hauling trap after trap, it is the only career worth choosing. What … Continue reading
Category: People and PlacesFirst published in Landings, December 2014/January 2015. Deadline set for right whale critical habitat expansion Only a portion of the range of the North Atlantic right whale is protected as “critical habitat” under the Endangered … Continue reading
Category: MiscellaneousFirst published in Landings, December 2014/January 2015. “We are a rural state. There’s not a lot of medical support in remote locations. And I think that all the people of Maine should have access to … Continue reading
Category: People and PlacesFirst published in Landings, December 2014/January 2015. It’s a relatively inexpensive hobby and it offers exercise, fresh air, the opportunity to socialize and possibly even free food. What’s not to like? Some might be put … Continue reading
Category: MiscellaneousFirst published in Landings, December 2014/January 2015. Gary “Rid” Ridlon has been lobstering out of Cape Porpoise harbor since 1946 when he was just 12 years old. His father and grandfather before him also fished … Continue reading
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