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‘That’s Pampi’s tree’: Lobster trap tree honors Maine fisherman killed at sea
Lobster trap Christmas trees are a common holiday sight along the Maine coast, but the one in Cape Porpoise has special meaning this year. Nearly two years ago, Capt. Joe Nickerson and his crewmate, Chris Pinkham, were killed when their fishing boat, the Hayley Ann, sank about 70 miles off the coast of Portland. “It was a shock to us because he just went to work, and it was a beautiful day, sun was shining,” said Nickerson’s daughter, Hayley Brown, said. Nickerson grew up in Cape Porpoise and became a fisherman. >video, click to read< 07:36
The nations oldest fishing port’s lobster trap tree survives
The country’s oldest fishing port is celebrating the holidays once again with a community Christmas tree made from a stack of lobster traps, ornamented with lights and, soon enough, buoys painted by local children. “There is something really special about the whole thing,” said David Brooks,,, The lobster trap tree outside the Gloucester police station was put together this year during a nor’easter,,, Brooks and eight elves assembled the tree, The traps used to assemble the tree are supplied by the Brooks Trap Mill in Thomaston, Maine, and coordinated by a local supplier, Three Lantern Marine. “They have been huge supporters,” Brooks said. (Thank You!) photos, >click to read< 17:58
“I just thought Tignish looked so docile,,,Tignish lobster-trap tree to be lit for Easter in recognition of essential workers, local fishermen
In 2018, the town made the tree using lobster traps as a way to honour the Island’s fishermen, but particularly Moe Getson and Glen DesRoches, two local fishermen who died when their boat capsized the same year. Tina Richard, the town’s recreation director who came up with the idea, said she was inspired while delivering groceries to her father who has been self-isolating. “I just thought Tignish looked so docile. Everything was dark, gloomy, nothing’s open … it just looked like a ghost town,” Richard said.,, As the town continues to try to navigate the pandemic, Richard said people have “really come together” to help each other out. Richard also noted that fishermen in the community are currently getting ready for setting day while not knowing if it will actually take place. >click to read< 22:48
