The Portland Press Herald ran an article in late April about a significant influx of warm water entering the Gulf of Maine through the Northeast Channel. Whether you believe in climate change or think it’s … Continue reading
Category: Community Voices, MLA NewsKristan Porter of Cutler will be elected president of the Maine Lobstermen’s Association (MLA) this month, taking the reins of the 64-year-old organization from long-time president David Cousens. He brings to the position years of … Continue reading
Category: MLA News, PeopleHardly a day goes by without seeing a disturbing headline about North Atlantic right whales. It is true that right whales are not faring well right now, but it is not true that the full … Continue reading
Category: Management, MLA News“I’ve burned out ten trucks going to meetings over the years. I was putting 40,000, 50,000 miles on them going to meetings all over the place,” recalled David Cousens, president of the Maine Lobstermen’s Association … Continue reading
Category: MLA News, PeopleAs we say good-bye to 2017, it is clear that it has been a year of tremendous change. Lobstermen experienced significant frustration with sluggish landings and low prices compared to 2016. The MLA was busier … Continue reading
Category: MLA NewsLobstermen are constantly aware of changes: a change in the sky hinting at storm, a change in the sound of the boat’s engine, a shift in the movement of their prey. Change is a constant … Continue reading
Category: MLA News, PeopleThe talk of the lobster industry this fall has been about the future of the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative (MLMC) — to market or not to market? Lobstermen had lots of questions. What does the … Continue reading
Category: MLA NewsIn early October, four environmental groups officially served a 60-day notice to the U.S. Department of Commerce that they plan to sue for violations of Sections 7 and 9 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) … Continue reading
Category: MLA News, PeopleOn September 14, Maine Marine Patrol charged William Haas of Lamoine with fishing 44 traps over the limit, fishing untagged gear and fishing more traps per trawl than allowed. As a result of a new … Continue reading
Category: MLA NewsIt’s been quite a summer. The lobster season got off to a painfully slow start with the waters remaining cooler than in the past few years. Prices have stayed moderate but are well below last … Continue reading
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