Lobster Unlimited of Orono is investigating whether the crustacean’s circulatory fluid can be a potential weapon against viruses and cancer.
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Posted inLocal & State, New England
Massachusetts man traps lobster released by a buddy in Maine
An enterprising reporter, guidance from a Maine state agency and a lobstermen’s association, and a Facebook query help piece together the 125-mile migration of a lobster.
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Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
China deal might not bail out lobster industry this New Year
American seafood exporters are optimistic that a new trade deal with China will allow them to claw back into one of the world’s biggest markets for lobster, but help might not have arrived in time for the biggest day on the calendar.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Program helps make lobstering less dangerous
Life jackets work only if fishermen wear them.
Posted inBusiness, New England
Massachusetts Senate advances lobster processing bill
The move is aimed at helping wholesalers establish processing facilities for lobster meat.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Local & State, Nation & World
Researchers find new way to convert lobster shells into plastic, and it’s not too hard
Chemists at McGill University say the process could be used in the production of things such as medical implants. It could also make use of the millions of tons of waste produced by the seafood industry.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture
First released in 1937, story of ‘Curious Lobster’ and pals is as fresh as ever
Kids will still love these unlikely adventurers (as will their parents).
Posted inFood & Dining, News
Eight Maine lobster chefs claw their way to the top
When the forks are down, Avery Richter of The Black Tie Co., wins the judges’ award in this year’s Harvest on the Harbor.
Posted inLocal & State
Scarborough lobsterman catches some beauties, but they are for show only
Greg Turner says he’ll offer the rare calico and blue lobsters to an aquarium, or return them to the sea.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Sen. Collins’ vote on Kavanaugh triggers calls to boycott Maine
Angry over the elevation of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court, some customers and tourists vow to stay away from the state and its products.