Like people in other specialist fields of work, lobster fishermen use language unique to their profession. Below are a few terms that will likely only be familiar to you if you are part of a lobster fishing family or have spent some time on the decks of a lobster boat. Feel free to add to this […]
“How many did you catch today?” A voice with thick New York accent called down to my father and me from the top of the wharf as we stood aboard the boat, crating and weighing the lobsters from that day’s fishing. “Is it dangerous out there?” enquired his female companion. My father would give me […]
Today is Earth Day. A time to reflect on the health of world. Many of the day’s headlines will focus on the need to tackle climate change and protect endangered species. But Earth Day is also an opportunity to celebrate examples of successful management of our precious natural resources. The Maine lobster industry is one such […]
Today is World Book Day. It has made me reflect on my love of reading and my pride in achieving one of my lifelong goals – becoming a published author. It has been almost three years since I wrote How To Catch A Lobster In Down East Maine. My life has been so consumed […]
As the children headed back to school this fall, I headed back to work. For the last year, I have been on maternity leave here in London, looking after my newborn twins. While I am thankful for the generous maternity policy we have in the UK, which allowed me to savor the early moments with […]
Down East Magazine has published a wonderful photo feature on Maine lobstermen and the names of their boats. The photos of the fishermen – some hail from my home town of Cutler – are evocative and the text speaks to the stories behind the names on their fishing vessels. The piece reminded me of one […]
The 2014 Maine Lobster Festival is under way and folks from all over the world are descending on Rockland to celebrate America’s favorite crustacean. This year, the organizers of the festival decided to recognize the families behind the industry with their “Lobster Livin’ ” theme. It made me reflect on the familial aspects of […]
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