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Longtime waterfront business Rowand’s Seafood closes in Beverly

Owner Dana Rowand said he could no longer afford the rising costs of seafood, so he decided to shut down the business that his father began more than six decades ago. The last day was Sunday. “It’s terrible,” Rowand said. “It was not the plan. No one’s sadder than me.” Rowand said the economy and a lobster season that has been shortened by government regulations have “destroyed” the fishing industry, leading to a shortage of product and an increase in prices. He said he used to be able to buy lobster for $4.99 per pound during the summer. Now the price is $10 per pound. photos, >click to read< 07:14