

National Lobster Day
September 25, 2026 September 25 is Dolly Parton Day and also National Lobster Day, National Lobster Day honors the cultural and economic history of the lobster industry, Lobsters have been vital to Maine’s coastal communities, but were once scorned as poor man’s food, It was fish that were central to the English…

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“Very interesting history of the fishing industry and how the invasion the white man lead to the demise of much of the indigenous population. Down in New Orleans they had a huge Dolly Parton celebration in the streets like New Orleans is kno…”
“Heather, thank you for sharing the history of National Lobster Day and the fishing industry.”
“Am I the only one drooling for lobster and butter after 40yrs”
“Thank you, Professor Richardson.”
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