Arbitrator Upholds Firing of Lobster 207 co-op CEO, Clearing Way for Racketeering Lawsuit

August 31, 2021 Mainebiz

The former CEO of Lobster 207, a fishing cooperative owned by the Maine Lobstering Union, on Monday lost in an arbitration proceeding over his firing in 2020.

Senators Shaheen and Hassan Cheer Passage of National Lobster Day Resolution

Earlier this month, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution cosponsored by U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) that designates September 25, 2021 as “National Lobster Day.” National Lobster Day seeks to recognize the economic and cultural importance of the species, which is a major economic driver for coastal New England.

National Regulator Proposes Electronic Tracking of Lobster Fishing Vessels

August 23, 2021 WMTW

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission is considering using electronic tracking systems on board some lobster fishing boats.

Lobster PEI Brings Bits Annual PEI Lobster Roll Call to the GTHA

August 17, 2021 Lobster PEI

Lobster PEI has launched the second annual PEI Lobster Roll Call with local GTHA-based restaurants looking to bring the taste of the East Coast by serving up their unique twist on the classic lobster roll.

A Pivotal Time for Marketing Maine lobster

There are marketing boards for almost every agricultural product in the U.S. The larger boards you might be familiar with thanks to memorable national campaigns — like the Dairy Board (Got Milk?), the Pork Board (The Other White Meat) and the Egg Board (The Incredible Egg).