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The Maine Lobster boat races are back on this year

After Coronavirus cut about half of the races out the Maine Lobster Boat Racing schedule last year, the annual tradition is back in full swing for 2021. The races kicked off this weekend in Boothbay and will arrive in Bass Harbor on June 27.  “It’s really a classic Maine tradition,” said Colyn Rich, a Tremont lobsterman who organized the local race. “If you haven’t had the chance to see it, you have to come see it.”  Rich, who’s been racing since he was a child, said fishermen love to compete and see who can earn the bragging rights for the fastest boats.  >click to read< 09:29