Many of Maine’s summer visitors are heading to the shore this month, to gaze at boats and docks and, of course, lobstermen heading out to sea. At the same time, Maine’s maritime museums are hosting … Continue reading
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Maine Fishermen’s Forum Doesn’t Let Pandemic Interfere With Scholarship Awards
Despite the fact that the Maine Fishermen’s Forum was cancelled this year due to COVID-19, the Forum’s Board was able to award 23 educational scholarships to children, grandchildren or dependents of Maine fishing families. The … Continue reading
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Pretty Rugged: True Stories From Women of the Sea
Camden author Ali Farrell’s book, Pretty Rugged, True Stories from Women of the Sea, illustrates the stature women have within the Maine lobster fishery today with striking photographs and the words of lobstering women. Farrell … Continue reading
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A Vibrant View of the Sea
Alison Bramhall exudes energy. The Yarmouth native is a self-taught artist whose works offer vibrant views of the Maine coast and the species found there. Her company, Festive Fish, produces a variety of marine-inspired products, … Continue reading
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Lobster Boat Races Return With a Roar!
Last year the Maine Lobster Boat Racing Association held six of its usual 11 races; in most cases the race was the only event to be held in that town during 2020. It was not … Continue reading
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Stonington lobsterman’s tales of hard work, community
The Life of a Maine Lobsterman, reviewed by Melissa Waterman Andy Gove of Stonington was a life-long lobsterman. He was also many other things — a halibut fisherman, a herring spotter, a record-breaking lobster boat … Continue reading
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Lobster Trap Trees Brighten the Season
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Lobster Institute Associate Director Retires
After 20 years of service to the Lobster Institute, associate director Cathy Billings retired September 21. Cathy is a true champion of the lobster industry and its hardworking men and women. Throughout her career, she … Continue reading
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Finding The Fun In Fundraising For The MLA
This summer many people and businesses contributed to the Maine Lobstermen’s Association’s Legal Defense Fund through multiple T-shirt sales, ingenious challenges and successful auctions. But perhaps no one has made raising funds for the MLA’s … Continue reading
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Friendship Trap Owner Passes Away
Christopher Scott Anderson, 58, of Washington, Maine, passed away unexpectedly on September 2. He was born on January 22, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio. Chris spent his childhood in many different parts of the U.S. He lived … Continue reading
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