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The Lobster Trap: Can Stonington, Maine, Survive the Tide of Change?

In Stonington, Maine, the once-thriving lobster industry is facing a crisis as economic pressures, housing shortages, and climate change threaten the town’s way of life.

By Ian Aldrich|Feb 28 2025| Print icon

Stacks of lobster traps on grass with a "For Sale" sign in front. A house and trees are in the background, near a body of water under a cloudy sky.

Fishing gear for sale along the roadside in Stonington, Maine, in summer 2024. Earlier that year, the town was hit by back-to-back nor’easters that damaged much of the fishing infrastructure, further challenging those trying to make a living in the epicenter of Maine’s lobster industry.

Photo Credit: Tristan Spinski

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