Lubec

Interviewee Collection Sort descending Description Interviewer Date of Interview Location of Interview Affiliation
Eugene Greenlaw Assessing Vulnerability and Resilience in Maine Fishing Communities

Eugene Greenlaw, born in 1949, is a lifelong resident of Lubec, Maine, with a brief period of service in the Navy. His first involvement in commercial fishing began with a job at a sardine factory in Lubec, where he worked for 31 years and eventually became the plant manager in 1998. Greenlaw has been commercially fishing for lobster since 1972 and has also fished for scallops, sea urchins, and herring at different times throughout his career.

Cameron Thompson Lubec, ME University of Maine
John Phinney Assessing Vulnerability and Resilience in Maine Fishing Communities

John Phinney, born in 1967 in Utah, has spent most of his life in Lubec, Maine. His family has a long history in the seafood industry, with his father working as a fish buyer, coordinating with boats and processing plants. In the mid-70s, his family started a business on Campobello Island, New Brunswick, which they sold in the mid-80s to move to Lubec. After serving in the military for six years, Phinney took over the family business in 1998, renaming it Phinney Fisheries.

Cameron Thompson Lubec, ME University of Maine
Russell Wright Assessing Vulnerability and Resilience in Maine Fishing Communities

Russell Wright, born in 1960, is a lifelong resident of Lubec, Maine. He has been serving as a marine patrol officer since 1999. Prior to joining the Marine Patrol, Wright had a brief stint in the logging industry before returning to his roots in the fishing industry. He has three brothers who are actively involved in the fishing industry. Wright's decision to join the Marine Patrol was influenced by his love for water and dealing with people.

Anna Henry Lubec, ME University of Maine
Julie Keene Maine Sea Grant Alewife and Eel Oral Histories

In this interview, Lubec elver harvester Julie Keene discusses the elver fishery, competition with indigenous people, the demise of the urchin fishery and current regulations.

Julia Beaty Lubec, ME NOAA Preserve America Initiative, Maine Sea Grant