The Naskeag Harbor convenience raft, shown here, has been in business for a few days. It’s operators not only buy just-caught lobsters from the fishermen, they sell the fishermen fuel and bait.
Seeing the differing fishing vessels coming in, cleaning up, and mooring in the late morning or early afternoon is a satisfying sight. At least I can see one part of this world that appears to be running the way it should.
Of course, few get to see the vessels going out to haul traps in the shadowy early morning hours, which is another fine sight. I get up early, but not THAT early anymore. (Images taken in Brooklin, Maine, on July 2, 2024.)