Jessica Hall

Portland Press Herald

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Published
August 15, 2012

Monhegan Island man opening lobster processing plant

At first, Sea Hag Seafood will process as much as 20,000 pounds of lobster a day. The plant has the capacity to process 40,000 pounds per day — 4.8 million pounds in a five-month season.
Published
August 13, 2012

Protests bring lobster economics into focus

Once caught, a lobster can change hands five to seven times before it reaches a diner’s plate.
Published
August 11, 2012

From caught to bought, all about lobster economics

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Published
August 10, 2012

Canadian court limits protests at lobster plants, allows for continued delivery of Maine lobster

The judge granted an injunction that orders protesters not to block entrances to lobster processing plants for the next 10 days. The order says no more than six people can protest at a time, and they must stay at least 200 feet from the plants.
Published
August 9, 2012

Canadian judge rules against lobster protesters

In Maine, Gov. LePage requests a meeting with the state’s three largest lobster processors to discuss the Canadian protests’ impact on the Maine lobster industry.
Published
July 27, 2012

‘Three Ring Binder’ network complete; Internet superhighway backbone for rural, widespread service in Maine

Maine’s Internet superhighway has been completed six months ahead of schedule and within its $31.7 million budget, looping through the state to connect more than 100 communities from Skowhegan to Perry to Frenchville.
Published
July 21, 2012

Maine unemployment rate up a tick in June, but state ranks higher than U.S.

Maine’s unemployment rate rose slightly in June to 7.5 percent, up from 7.4 percent in May, marking the fifth time this year the unemployment level has inched higher, according to the state Department of Labor. Jobs in education, health care and retail grew slightly, but those gains were offset by declines in state and municipal employment.
Published
July 21, 2012

Half-built yacht to be auctioned off by Thomaston builder

The Ipanema girl goes on the block in 10 days, a half-built dream vessel looking for a new owner.
Published
July 20, 2012

Maine unemployment up slightly to 7.5% in June

Regardless of the higher rate of unemployment, Maine continues to fare better than the nation.
Published
July 20, 2012

Idexx posts higher profits, cuts full-year outlook

The Westbrook company said second-quarter earnings rose 10 percent from a year-ago. The company cut its full-year outlook due to currency fluctuations.