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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lobster industry blasts proposed regulations intended to protect whales
Officials say scientific data doesn’t support the proposals.
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Proposals to save right whales could drastically change lobstering
Regulators will meet next week to consider actions to preserve the threatened species, including a one-month closure of fishing zones and outlawing certain gear.
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Rare calico lobster caught off Pine Point
The crustacean’s coloring occurs about once in every 30 million lobsters.
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Herring quota’s sting may lead Maine lobstermen to sit out next spring
Regulators’ proposal to slash the yearly figure by 80 percent has fishermen wondering if they’d be working just to cover bait costs.
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Maine investigates restaurant for using marijuana on lobsters before cooking them
Charlotte’s Legendary Lobster Pound in Southwest Harbor has been trying to sedate the crustaceans with marijuana smoke to make their deaths less traumatic.