Maine Lobster News

Nov 5, 2008 - Linda Bean Launches Lobster Brand
The granddaughter of L.L. Bean is launching her own brand of lobster products called "Linda Bean's Perfect Maine."

Oct 24, 2008 - Governor Calls for Comprehensive Review of Lobster Industry
Governor John E. Baldacci today signed an Executive Order establishing a Task Force on the Economic Sustainability of Maine’s Lobster Industry.

Jul 18, 2008 - State Confirms Safety of Maine Lobster Consumption
Earlier today, the Maine CDC and Department of Marine Resources re-issued a health advisory to remind people to consume shellfish safely. In this advisory, Dr. Dora Mills reminds people to discard and not eat the tomalley (“the green stuff”) from lobsters. Dr. Mills clarified this issue today with a personal note: “Lobster is safe to eat, and I hope people are enjoying it as I and my family are,” she wrote. “We are simply reminding people of the long-standing advice to discard and not eat the tomalley - ie the ‘green stuff.’”

Jul 9, 2008 - FIVE FINALISTS NAMED FOR “2008 MAINE LOBSTER CHEF OF THE YEAR” COOK-OFF
Augusta, ME – Five finalists have been selected for the newly re-launched “2008 Maine Lobster Chef of the Year” cook-off, to be held July 22nd from 4-6 pm. The festive competition will take place at Blaine House, the Governor’s residence, located on State Street in Augusta.

Jul 7, 2008 - Maine Company Wins Double Gold
The National Association of Specialty Food Trade announced winners of the 36th annual sofi™ Awards for outstanding products of 2008 at its 54th Summer Fancy Food Show last week.

Jul 2, 2008 - MAINE EDUCATOR, CHEF WILFRED BERIAU, RECEIVES PRESTIGOUS AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION AWARD
Augusta, ME – Chef Wilfred Beriau (CEC, CCE, AAC), Department Chair and Professor of Culinary Arts at Southern Maine Community College in South Portland, ME, has been awarded the title "Northeast Chef Educator of the Year" by the American Culinary Federation (ACF).

Apr 24, 2008 - DOCUMENTARY ON MAINE LOBSTER TO AIR IN GERMANY, AUSTRIA AND SWITZERLAND
Portland, ME - On April 24, 2008, a German filming crew from Munchen, Germany arrived in Maine for just one day, to film a documentary on Maine Lobster. Starting from the dock to the plate, Host, Harro Fullgrabe, tries his very first Maine lobster in a traditional lobster bake at Fort Williams, Cape Elizabeth, that he himself caught just hours before aboard Captain Tom Martin’s lobster boat, the Lucky Catch

Mar 24, 2008 - 2008 "Maine Lobster Chef of the Year" Competition Calls for Entries
Back by popular demand, the “Maine Lobster Chef of the Year” contest is calling for Maine lobster recipe entries from all of the state’s chefs, sous chefs, foodservice owners and operators, and culinary educators. This year’s competition is open to culinary students living or working in Maine, as well.

Feb 29, 2008 - Maine Lobster Promotion Council Shares Strategic Analysis and Vision with Industry
Executive Director, Dane Somers, delivers a compelling and informative seminar at the 2008 Fisherman's Forum, addressing the current state of the lobster industry.

Feb 29, 2008 - Maine Lobster Promotion Council Seeks Industry Input on Sustainability Certification
The Maine Lobster Promotion Council invited representatives from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) – a global non-profit that promotes responsible fishing practices – to present information about their certification program to two industry groups at the Fishermen’s Forum.

Feb 24, 2008 - Maine Companies Showcase Lobster at the International Boston Seafood Show
Maine Lobster – was beautifully showcased at the International Boston Seafood Show as several Maine companies launch new products and showcase innovative, value added, and customer focused Maine Lobster products.

Jan 5, 2008 - Maine Lobster Promotion Council creates prestigious Scholarship Endowment Fund with The Culinary Institute of America.
Maine Lobster Industry to support higher education for Maine students interested in a career as a Chef or Culinary Professional.

Oct 5, 2007 - A personal investment in lobster
Does a lobster caught by Randy Wood taste better than one caught by an anonymous Maine lobsterman? Probably not, but John and Brendan Ready are betting that consumers are willing to pay a little more for a lobster caught by Wood, Curt Brown or any of the other six lobstermen, including the Readys, who are part of Catch a Piece of Maine.

Aug 1, 2007 - Boat Launching Belies Age Concerns of Lobster Industry
Last weeks boat launching was unlike most Corea launchings--this one didn’t feature a sleek 40-footer from Young Bros. sporting a powerful diesel engine and all the latest electronic gear. At 20 feet in length, Water Bug may be the smallest fishing boat in the harbor. Her owner is certainly the smallest lobster harvester in Corea.

May 15, 2007 - Prix D'Elite Award
GOV. JOHN BALDACCI TO HONOR MAINE WINNERS AND NOMINEES AT STATHOUSE MEDIA CONFERENCE ON TUESDAY, 11 A.M.

Apr 3, 2007 - Prix D'Elite

Jan 5, 2007 - Maine Lobster Promotion Council Announces Scholarships to Local Culinary Students
Students from Lewiston, Portland to Attend Culinary Institute