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L A N D I N G S
NEWS & VIEWS FROM MAINE'S LOBSTERING COMMUNITY
In January 2013, the MLCA launched Landings, a monthly newspaper which balances
its content amongst science, history, resource sustainability, economic development,
and human interest stories. Through Landings, MLCA educates the public and lobster
industry stakeholders about the unique characteristics of Maine’s lobstering traditions,
its history and heritage, ongoing research to maintain the sustainability of the resource,
and its non-harmful and non-wasteful commercial fishing practices.
Distributing more than 6,500 copies of this 24+page publication free via mail each
month to all of Maine’s commercial lobstermen, state government agency staff, elected
state officials, Congressional delegation, subscribers, marine businesses; and to the
public at various locations around the state including ferry terminals, marine supply
stores and annual educational forums.
Une, Morocco Sign Aquaculture Studies Agreement
Photo courtesy of University of Maine, Aquaculture Research Institute A new collaborative agreement between the University of New...
Jun 1, 20191 min read
Maine’s Newest Cooperative, Lobster 207 Making Waves
There’s a new lobster cooperative in Maine. Lobster 207, located in Lamoine, is operated by the Maine Lobstering Union, a local of the International Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Union, which was established in 2013. The Union purchased the Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound, a wholesale lobster distributor, in 2017 from fourth-generation owner Warren Pettegrew’s family for $4 million. Pettegrew remains the company’s chief executive officer of wholesale operations. “We’re
Nov 3, 20183 min read
Attention Lobstermen: DMR Fall 2018 ME-NH Inshore Trawl Survey Begins October 1
The fall groundfish trawl survey conducted by the State of Maine Dept. of Marine Resources is scheduled to begin October 1 in New Hampshire working east to Lubec. The ME/NH trawl survey provides valuable information for the management of important commercially harvested species. However, not completing all of the proposed tows could jeopardize the use of our data for state and federal lobster and finfish management. To address this, we will be stepping up our effort to move g
Oct 6, 20182 min read
Harpswell Returns to Lobster Race Circuit
After a four-year hiatus, lobstermen will again be hauling in prizes at the Harpswell Lobster Boat Races. The races will take place Sunday, July 29, at Pott’s Harbor beginning at 10 a.m. There will be 31 race classes, ranging from non-working boats to Novi boats, with first-, second- and third-place finishers. The rain date is August 5. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. at Erica’s Seafood, 505 Basin Point Road, where race merchandise will also be available for purchase. Larry
Jul 24, 20182 min read
DMR Lobster Surveys Indicate Strong Numbers but a Decline in Juvenile Settlement
DMR staff provided a comprehensive review of lobster research and recent landings during a session at the Maine Fishermen’s Forum....
Apr 12, 20184 min read
Reauthorized MLMC Plans More Innovations in 2018
The Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative (MLMC) is entering its sixth year of operation. Created by the Legislature in 2013, the MLMC...
Apr 9, 20183 min read
For Whom The Wind Blows
In 1999 Maine passed a law that created the state’s Renewables Portfolio Standard, which mandated that 40% of retail electricity sold in...
Jan 29, 20181 min read
2018 Health Insurance Enrollment Ends Dec. 15
With the open enrollment period cut in half this year, your window to sign up for health insurance is closing quickly. Open enrollment...
Dec 12, 20173 min read
Maine Fishermen's Forum Scholarship Gives North Yarmouth Lobsterman New Opportunity
The Maine Fishermen’s Forum has awarded a total of $385,886 in scholarships since 1998 to students related to a person who is actively...
Dec 7, 20171 min read
Maine Coastal Program Becomes Part of Department of Marine Resources
The Maine Coastal Program, formerly a program of the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, is now a Division of the Maine Department of Marine Resources. The move, made possible by the recently passed state budget, will allow the DMR to build on initiatives of the Coastal Program that impact Maine’s coastal communities. The change includes a transfer of $3.4 million in federal funds received by the Coastal Program and nearly $170,000 in other revenue. Si
Oct 16, 20172 min read
Medicare Open Enrollment Period is Right Around the Corner
The MLA is in the process of hiring a new health insurance Navigator; Alisha Keezer is no longer with the MLA. The Association will continue to have trained Navigators on staff ready to answer your health insurance questions during the upcoming enrollment period, look at plans and pricing and assist you with enrollment if you choose. Thank you for your patience during this transition. Each year, Medicare’s open enrollment period is October 15 - December 7. What is the Medicar
Oct 6, 20173 min read
Oct 4, 20170 min read
Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Health Insurance? It's Time to Review Your Plan
As the open enrollment period for Affordable Care Act health insurance approaches, it’s time to begin thinking about your health care needs for next year. You will need to renew your existing policy or make changes soon; the enrollment period this year (November 1 to December 15) will be even shorter than last year. The best indicator of what to choose for yourself and your family is how you used the plan this year. Create a checklist of questions particular to you and your f
Aug 15, 20172 min read
guest column: Music, lobster and ........ disruption!
First published in, Landings, August 2017 The first album I ever bought was Led Zeppelin IV. I remember bringing it home and playing “Black Dog,” “Rock & Roll,” and “Stairway to Heaven” until I wore out the grooves. Since then I have lived through a revolution in music delivery. From eight tracks and cassettes to CDs, many of us have bought the same music, over and over, to listen to on different delivery systems. We did it for the convenience and the improved fidelity of t
Aug 7, 20174 min read
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