Archive Press Releases

The Maine Lobster Promotion Council announces the winner of its annual Maine Lobster Passport contest, a popular promotion which awards the winner an authentic Maine Lobster Dinner for four.

The WLOB 95.5 radio news station and the Maine Lobster Promotion Council worked together on a 95 Days of Maine Lobster campaign. The goal was to support the lobstering communities in Maine by raising awareness and sales during the Maine lobster fall harvest.

Mackenzie Arrington, a recent graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, earned the title of Maine Lobster Chef of the Year today with his dish of Roasted Lobster Tail on Braised Cabbage and Cornbread.

A menu starring Maine Lobster, will be showcased by renowned Maine Chefs Clark Frasier and Mark Gaier, owners of Arrows and MC Perkins Cove restaurants, at Wolfgang Puck’s star-studded culinary celebration, the 27th Annual American Wine & Food Festival at Universal Studios in Los Angeles.

September 29, 2009 -- This fall, communities are coming together to celebrate the harvest of our favorite crustacean and to show their appreciation for the local lobstermen. Dubbed ‘Maine Lobster Harvest Days,’ these events offer live and cooked lobster for one low price, often with entertainment and other treats to put customers in a celebratory mood.

Portland, ME September 24, 2009--The prestigious title of Maine Lobster Chef of the Year is once again up for grabs and, this year, the public holds the power to determine the winner.

It’s official! The month of August has been declared Maine Lobster Month by signed Proclamation by Governor Baldacci.

The Maine Lobster Industry, Office of Maine Tourism, and nearly 350 delegates from all over New England and 7 countries, came together April 27-28, 2009 for the 14th Annual Discover New England Tourism Summit that took place at Sunday River Resort.

The Maine Lobster Promotion Council’s Executive Director, Dane Somers, along with Portland’s Mayor, Jill Duson have been appointed to officially certify the upcoming attempt to build the World’s Longest Lobster Roll as a world record, that if successful, will secure a place in the renown Guinness Book of World Records.

Chef Michel Nischan, Chef/Owner of Dressing Room: A Homegrown Restaurant, located in Westport, CT, will prepare his signature Maine lobster dish: Maine Lobster and Sweet Corn Succotash. The dish combines the sustainable ingredient, Maine lobster, with a traditional Narragansett Indian dish of fava beans, corn, spring carrots, and other seasonal vegetables.

Following a thorough review of over a dozen proposals, the Governor’s Task Force on the Economic Sustainability of Maine’s Lobster Industry is pleased to announce that they have selected the Moseley Group to assist in the development of a comprehensive strategic plan for Maine lobster.

The Maine Lobster Council today announced the winner of its “Maine Lobster Passport Contest,” a popular annual promotion which awards a traditional Maine lobster bake to winners.

The Maine lobster trap fishery, located on the Gulf of Maine in the northeastern United States, has begun full assessment for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for sustainable and well-managed fisheries.

MLC's Executive Director Dane Somers offers perspective on Vancouver and Toronto Trade Meetings.

The granddaughter of L.L. Bean is launching her own brand of lobster products called "Linda Bean's Perfect Maine."

Maine Lobster Council Joins with Maine Communities and Lobstermen for Successful Promotion Efforts During Critical Time for Lobster Industry

Maine Representative Leila Percy of Phippsburg has written and recorded a PSA to support Maine's lobster industry.

Governor John E. Baldacci today signed an Executive Order establishing a Task Force on the Economic Sustainability of Maine’s Lobster Industry. The Task Force will make a comprehensive review of Maine’s lobster industry

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.’”

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.

Chef Wilfred Beriau (CEC, CCE, AAC), Department Chair and Professor at Southern Maine Community College in So. Portland, ME has been awarded the title "Northeast Chef Educator of the Year" by the American Culinary Federation (ACF)

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.

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.