June 18, 2015 — PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — American lobster prices are rising as the summer fishing season gets off to a slow start in New England.
Maine lobstermen and retailers say the summer staple is selling in the $6 or $8 per pound range to consumers. That is an average increase of about $1 to $2 over last year. Lobstermen are also getting about a dollar more per pound for lobster at the dock.
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