Maine, lobster and increase minimum size

Maine sides with lobstermen, decides to pull minimum lobster size rule
During a public hearing about the proposed regulation, which would have increased the minimum lobster size by a sixteenth of an inch, dozens of lobstermen expressed strong opposition.
Maine officials say noncompliance with regional lobster size standards could limit exports
The argument about Maine’s minimum lobster size got choppy at Thursday night’s Department of Marine Resources public hearing, DMR Commissioner Patrick Keliher got into a heate
Maine pulls proposal to increase minimum size for lobster catch after fiery meeting in Augusta
Maine’s refusal to comply with the regulation does not come without potential consequences. Lobstermen said it's worth the risk.
Maine regulators clash with lobstermen at turbulent meeting, withdraw catch size rules
Regulators have withdrawn a proposal to increase the minimum size requirements for lobsters caught in Maine, a move praised by harvesters who said the change would give Canadian competitors an unfair advantage.
Proposal to increase minimum size of lobsters caught in Maine withdrawn
Lobster harvesters and dealers said the change would have eliminated the most lucrative segment of their catch.
Changes to minimum size rules for lobster catch withdrawn
Lobster harvesters and dealers said the proposed change would have eliminated the most lucrative segment of their catch.
Maine Celtics lose to Raptors 905 in overtime
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