July 22, 2025 — The governor proclaimed July 21st, 2025, as Maine Commercial Fishing Remembrance Day.
On Monday in Lubec, a ceremony was held as names were added to the Lost Fisherman’s Memorial and speakers touched on the importance of safety at sea.
“I was born and brought up in Lubec, and I know back when I was just a kid, different ones that were lost around the area, right here in the narrows between Lubec and Campobello, it just stays with you,” said Lifetime Lubec Resident, Jeff Maker, who advocates for safety in the industry.
Liz Michaud founded Green and White Hope, a non-profit advocating for commercial fishing safety, after losing her nephew Tylar at sea.