The Public Relations Society of America defines public relations as “a strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their publics.” Public relations (PR) can arguably be more important than paid advertising … Continue reading
Category: Community VoicesThere’s no doubt that Maine lobstermen are feeling anxious about the future. While only time will tell what the fishery will look like future years, one thing is clear: lobstermen are making sure their voices … Continue reading
Category: Community Voices, PeopleLuke’s Lobster, a seafood company and restaurant group founded by Luke Holden in 2009, will partner with the Boothbay Region Maritime Foundation to operate a seafood-buying station at the Sea Pier in Boothbay Harbor. The … Continue reading
Category: Community Voices, MiscellaneousMaine’s lobster industry is scrambling to prepare for the pending shortage in herring bait facing Maine lobstermen this season. The final herring quota announced by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) for 2019 is 15,065 … Continue reading
Category: Community VoicesThe Maine Lobstermen’s Association with support from the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative and Hannaford Supermarkets once again hosted a free bus trip for lobstermen and others to the Seafood Expo North America in Boston. The … Continue reading
Category: Community Voices, MLA NewsIn 2039, driving to Orr’s Island likely will look a lot different. F/V Restless might not be moored off the right side of the bridge, and there probably won’t be any rickety floats hanging on … Continue reading
Category: Community Voices, PeopleAs I get older I’ve learned to appreciate the generations before me more and more. In being a fisherman this holds especially true. I remember being young and hearing all the old-timers tell their stories … Continue reading
Category: Community Voices, PeopleMicah Woodcock was born in Maine but moved around frequently growing up. He found his way back to the state as an adult and now works as a wild-seaweed harvester on a small island off … Continue reading
Category: Community Voices, People2018 is behind us but there is no shortage of issues facing the Department of Marine Resources (DMR) and the Marine Patrol Bureau for 2019. Likely the two largest looming over the lobster industry are … Continue reading
Category: Community Voices, ManagementBruce Fernald, 67, is a sixth-generation lobsterman from Little Cranberry Island. This interview was recorded in March 2018 at the Maine Fishermen’s Forum. Fernald was interviewed by Galen Koch and the interview was edited by … Continue reading
Category: Community Voices