Tag Archives: St. George
Maine lobstermen save missing man’s life, officials say
A man was rescued by a local lobsterman off the coast of St. George Sunday evening in a case that fire officials say highlights the importance of telling people what your plans are and when you plan to return. St. George Fire and Rescue were called just before 5 p.m. Sunday to look for a man who had missed a check-in with his family while he was bringing in a skiff. While first responders were figuring out where to begin their search between Tenants Harbor and Rackliff Island, someone heard a person yelling from a nearby island and called it in. More, >>click to read<< 18:45
Obituary: Nathan Fuller, World War II – Korean War Navy Veteran, Lobsterman has passed away
Nathan Fuller, 94, passed away peacefully at Pen Bay Medical Center, with family by his side. Born in St. George June 24, 1926, he was one of four children born to Seymour and Elvie Chaples Fuller. In 1942, Nate lied about his age and enlisted in the Navy. On Dec. 30, 1957, he married the love of his life, Thelma Alley, and they enjoyed 63 happy years together. The second love of his life was lobstering. During his lobstering career, he had seven lobster boats built, and on the day his last lobster boat was sold and picked up by the new owner, he offered to “buy it back” for a higher price. >click to read< 16:25
