2020
Clammers hit hard by virus restrictions
Closures and restrictions implemented to combat the spread of the coronavirus pandemic have hit local shellfish harvesters particularly hard.
J.D. Rule
2020
Climate change and predator control eyed at shellfish forum
There were two major takeaways from the presentations given during Shellfish Focus Day at the Maine Fishermen's Forum, held March 5 at the Samoset Resort in Rockport. The first is that climate change has shifted the industry and that further shifts can be expected.
2020
Dueling campaign ads filmed in Lubec
Lubec has become the focal point of two opposing campaign advertisements hoping to sway voters considering U.S. Senator Susan Collins' reelection bid. One has aired, and the filming has been completed for the other.
2019
Clamdiggers seek to remove invasive crabs
The invasive European green crab continues to be a front‐burner issue for the Lubec Shellfish Conservation Committee, which met in a special session on December 13 to discuss an abatement possibility.
2019
Lubec receives $19.6 million for safe harbor
The Town of Lubec has been awarded $19.6 million to build a safe harbor for boats that will include a breakwater, mooring field, boat launch and floating docks.
2019
Campobello council hears about mail, healthcare concerns
In a tumultuous, sometimes rancorous meeting that went nearly two hours with a standing-room crowd on October 28, the Campobello council received community input on five unrelated matters.
2019
Local officials concerned about conserved land's impact on taxes
“Benefits may be felt statewide,” says Judy East, "but the impact is felt locally.