It was a heavy lunch: cheeseburger, onion rings, a dash of hot sauce on both, followed by a slab of Aunt Betty’s deep dish apple pie. After the meal you squeeze behind the steering wheel … Continue reading
Stonington Nonprofit Receives Grant for Safety Training and Injury Prevention
The Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries (MCCF) in Stonington will receive a total of $469,658 over a three-year period through the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s (NIOSH) Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Research Cooperative … Continue reading
To Your Health: Simple Techniques to Treat Arthritis
It’s early morning. A cold, damp feel is in the air. You’re dressed for the elements, but a day of work awaits, maybe you’re hauling lobster traps, oyster bags, or line catching tuna. You already … Continue reading
To Your Health: Understanding the Roadblocks to Healthcare Downeast
First published in Landings, September 2023 “A lot of it was due to the injuries… and the doctors prescribing the pain medications, and I got addicted to it. And it took off from there. It’s … Continue reading
To Your Health: Blood Poisoning a Deadly Danger When Fishing
Ouch! You’re baiting a bag and a rockfish spine stabs your palm. Or you are throwing a few crabs back and one of them latches on and won’t let go. It hurts, you swear, and … Continue reading
To Your Health: Know How to Call for Help at Sea
First published in Landings, July 2023 As we have written about in past issues of Landings, knowing what to do when disaster strikes aboard a vessel must be hardwired into not only the captain but … Continue reading
To Your Health: Tick bites pack a powerful punch
Powassan. Babesiosis. Anaplasmosis. The names sound like some horrible alien species planning to attack Earth. In fact, each is a horrible illness that attacks human beings through the bite of the deer tick.Guess what? Maine … Continue reading
TO YOUR HEALTH: Stay Vigilant About Carbon Monoxide
It’s colorless and practically odorless. It quickly causes headaches, dizziness, and confusion. Ultimately, it will take your life. Carbon monoxide is no joke. Carla Guenther is chief scientist at the Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries … Continue reading
Safety Training Critical When Things Go Wrong At Sea
Any morning a fisherman goes out to fish, he or she expects to come home again at the end of the day. But there are so many things that can go wrong on the ocean … Continue reading
To Your Health: Use caution when handling dry trap rope
It’s April. Is your boat in the water? Are your traps repaired? Are your ropes ready to fish? At what price to your health was all this work? Did you experience respiratory symptoms during the … Continue reading