PROSPECT HARBOR — Measuring limits and government oversight were some of the concerns brought up during State Rep. Austin Theriault’s (R-Fort Kent) roundtable discussion with lobster fishermen in Prospect Harbor last week.
Theriault, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, is challenging incumbent Democrat Jared Golden for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. The talk gave fishermen a chance to directly express industry concerns to Theriault as well as learn more about his political platform. The candidate visited Ellsworth businesses earlier in the day.
“Don’t let this collared shirt fool you — the Theriaults have been working in the woods for five generations,” he said. “I know there’s a lot of differences between the lobster industry and ours, but one thing we have in common is that it’s more challenging than ever to be a part of them. We deal with a lot of the bureaucracy you deal with, so I have a soft spot for the struggles you guys face.”
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