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Rockland Maine’s Tidal Turn

John Bird, a Rockland native, educator and businessman, has written and published a book that chronicles the “renaissance” of Rockland, as the phenomenon of transformation of Shore Village from a fishing capital to an arts center is often called. Bird starts with a timeline tracing the city’s history from George Weymouth’s first exploration of the

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Shrimping in Thailand

But the bulk of the shrimp sold elsewhere in the U.S. and even in New England, is not the tiny, northern wild-caught Pandalus borealis, but bigger shrimp, similar to those harvested by southern shrimpers in the Gulf of Mexico. However, most of the shrimp sold nationwide–more than 80 percent–are not wild-caught at all, but farmed

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Is “green” certification an answer?

Maine’s lobster industry, facing a “Perfect Storm” of economic and regulatory challenges, is partway through the process of achieving certification as a sustainable fishery, led by an enthusiastic group of processors and harvesters. Not everyone in the lobstering business is sure it’s a good idea. Some believe Maine lobster shouldn’t need to prove its sustainability

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Living By the Boat

Orders for lobster boats are down at Holland’s Boat Shop, Inc. in Belfast, due to the downturn in the lobster industry and the economy. But Glenn Holland still has orders for recreational boats so he’s not too worried – yet. “It’s kinda like being in a sinking boat, but for now, the pumps are keeping

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