Maine and the Economy

Maine, at least the coastal part we are cruising, has a fair amount of summer vacationers and much independent fishing (mostly for lobster) as the pillars to their economy. The impact first of high fuel prices has pinched the local fishing fleet, and although we have no comparison, those that do say that the actually number of lobster traps in the water is way below normal because of this. While a little early in the summer season, the mooring balls and marinas are sparsely populated suggesting the pinch is being felt for the summer set as well.