American fishermen will lose thousands of pounds of valuable fishing quota under a new catch share agreement with Canada.
Looking to protect right whales with aquaculture limits
The Press Herald reports on a proposal to limit aquaculture operations in an effort to protect whales from entangling in the gear.
Meeting on proposal to save right whales coming up
The proposal would change regulations on the local fishing industry, including lobstering.
Trap-to-table enterprise may be coming to Portland's waterfront
Court rules that So Po's 'clear skies' ordinance stands
Read the Press Herald story.
James Knott revolutionized the lobster industry
James Knott died last week at the age of 88. He invented the marine grade metal wire lobster trap.
This is one cool crane
Check out this story on Portland Yacht Service's new crane.
Phineas Sprague's new lift
Lot of celebrating going on today with the unveiling of Portland Yacht Service's new lift.
Quality of life vs. economy
That's the question that Rockland is asking these days.
Good pogy catch bodes well for lobster fishery
Read about the most recent landing information and what it means for local fishermen and women in the Press Herald.