The decision will put the U.S. on equal footing with Canada in what had traditionally been a huge export market for American lobster.
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Judge: Lobstering can proceed until new right whale protections are finalized in May
Environmental groups had asked the court to ban vertical buoys from a large right whale feeding ground south of Nantucket, but the federal judge declined to do so.
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Despite trade deal, U.S. lobster exports to China are down in 2020
China vowed to buy more U.S. lobsters, but year-to-date sales are 23 percent lower than in 2019.
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Biden campaign adds to staff in Maine
The new hires include the former chief of staff to Senate President Troy Jackson.
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Maine leaders urge Congress to end gridlock on COVID-19 relief package
Maine progressive leaders and Democratic lawmakers held a virtual news conference Friday to stress the need for another infusion of federal funds.
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Gideon unveils climate policies in her bid for U.S. Senate
The Democrat’s climate agenda includes supporting the U.S. rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement and requiring electric utilities to obtain some energy from renewable sources.
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Trump tweets endorsement of Republican Crafts in Maine’s 2nd District race
The veteran lawmaker from Lisbon won a three-way primary last month and is challenging first-term incumbent Democrat Jared Golden.
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State predicts 1st recreational cannabis sales by end of year
The first wave of grows, manufacturing plants and testing labs will open in the fall, giving the industry time to prepare for consumer sales.
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As safety net disappears, out-of-work Mainers plead for more help
Labor advocates warn of deep economic pain as the $600 extra weekly benefit is set to expire, but business groups expect losing added jobless pay will encourage people to go back to work.
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Trump, Biden running a close money race in Maine
Both President Trump and Joe Biden have raised more than $400,000 from Maine donors, although the former vice president has done it faster since securing the Democratic nomination.