News

Shell, lacked? Lobster catch might be much less this year

Photo: 560 WGAN Newsradio


PORTLAND, Maine (AP) _ Members of the lobster industry say Maine’s lobster haul might be less this year, and prices have drifted downward for both lobstermen and consumers.

American lobster fishing is in the midst of a multiyear boom, with Maine fishermen setting a record of nearly 131 million pounds last year. Fishermen in the state have caught more than 100 million pounds for six years in a row after never previously reaching that total.

But market analyst John Sackton says some in the industry believe catch could be as much as 30 percent off this year. Meanwhile, prices for live lobsters are lagging behind last year.

Latest Headlines

18 minutes ago in Local

73-Year-Old Inmate at Mountain View Correctional Facility Dies

Fresh

The Department of Corrections says his death was attended by medical personnel.

51 minutes ago in Local

Suspicious Device Located During Traffic Stop in Newcastle

Fresh

The device was secured and removed for further evaluation, including a laboratory analysis.

3 hours ago in Local

Man sues Maine State Police for violent treatment during arrest

A Limerick man is suing Maine State Police over accusations that troopers punched him while he was handcuffed after his arrest in March of 2024.

3 hours ago in Local

Fire officials identify 2 killed in Portland apartment fire

The Maine State Fire Marshal's Office has tentatively identified the two people who died in a fire at a Portland apartment complex over the weekend.

10 hours ago in Local

Bowdoin College is 5th Best in Country

The top two liberal arts colleges are both in Massachusetts