Indeed, these are weird times. Maine’s 4,500 independent owner-operator lobstermen are navigating what feels like never-before-experienced conditions of uncertainty. Tradition is something that this industry values deeply and credits for much of its success. While … Continue reading
Category: People“It’s like a bunch of rogue waves bearing down on us,” said Kristan Porter, president of the Maine Lobstermen’s Association (MLA). “These court cases are complex, serious and they are not going away.”Several legal cases … Continue reading
Category: PeopleDavid Provencher, a life-long lobsterman and staunch Maine Lobstermen’s Association (MLA) member, died on April 14 at his home in Scarborough. Provencher began working as a stern man on a friend’s lobster boat when he … Continue reading
Category: PeopleFor a town bearing the name “Friendship,” its early history was anything but harmonious. Soon after settlement in 1750, the village, then called Meduncook, became the site of a British military garrison built on appropriately … Continue reading
Category: PeopleYou know you are making something worthwhile when none of your customers want you to change it. Such is the case for Superior Marine Products in Gray. The company makes lobster blocks. “Lobstermen seem to … Continue reading
Category: PeopleIt’s a delicate dance, taking a 40-foot, multi-ton lobster boat out of the ocean and placing it on land. You need a keen eye, a steady hand and a certain level of confidence in yourself … Continue reading
Category: PeopleA new person has joined the Maine Sea Grant marine extension team in Orono. Amalia Harrington, who received her Ph.D. from the University of Maine in 2019, was hired in March as the Northeast Regional … Continue reading
Category: PeopleYou can’t keep a good woman down or, in this case, a girl. Children in Maine’s lobstering families are introduced to the fishery when they are young, and girls are no exception. We offer here … Continue reading
Category: PeopleThere are deep roots in the community of Winter Harbor. The small town, once part of Gouldsboro, has been a haven for fishermen since European settlers first ventured into the area, in part because its … Continue reading
Category: PeopleTwenty-seven young people received scholarships from the Maine Fishermen’s Forum this year, totaling $60,000. This was made possible by proceeds from the 2020 Live and Silent Auctions totaling $18,901 and several dedicated scholarships. In honor … Continue reading
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