Working Waterfront

Lobster landings drop, but industry remains optimistic

Lobster landings fell off significantly this season compared with 2016. But 2016 was a record year, and some fishermen aren’t surprised to see a drop-off. They also believe the resource remains healthy. “It’s been a different year, for sure,” said Patrice McCarron, executive director of the Maine Lobstermen's Association in… SEE MORE

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Building a better lobster trap

It would be nice, Mark Brooks admits, if his family’s business could make just a few types of lobster traps. But with a laugh, he explains that lobstermen, legendary for their independent views on what works and what doesn’t, would not be the loyal customers they are if the company… SEE MORE