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September 25, 2026 Lobsters remain plentiful in Maine, but outside forces cast uncertainty on industry There was a time when lobsters were so abundant along the Maine coast that they could be plucked by hand from shallow water. Those days are long gone, but for most people — whose interactions with lobsters happen on plates and rolls — it might be hard to say how lobsters and the lobster industry are doing. Harpswell Anchor August 26, 2026 Marine electrification is an economic opportunity for Maine Commercial vessels are already making the transition Electric boats are projected to become a $20 billion industry in the next five years, growing about 13% annually. In this op-ed, Island Institu | COMMUNITY INNOVATION FOR A STRONGER MAINE COAST Sign up to receive news and updates, and join us in our work building a resilient future for Maine’s island and coastal communities. Our Priorities MARINE ECONOMY Maine’s marine economy depends on a healthy Gulf of Maine and a vibrant working waterf

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