Mainers find clever ways to hawk lobster

No boil shell removal? I hope that the poor creature is dead before they rip its shell off! For some reason, the more legs a creature has, the less respect it gets! I love lobster meat, but after looking at them in those overcrowded tanks in the supermarket all my life, I don't think I can eat them anymore. Plus, it is just too barbaric to throw something living, into a pot of boiling water. Think about it.

Will someone give these guys a bucket to catch the tears.

Maybe congress will have a bailout for these guys too

I am sick and tired of this whole "buy lobster and help the poor fishermen" song. When the prices of bait, fuel, etc. are down, no one hears a word out of the fishermen, except for when they are bragging about how many material objects they have, or how many cruises they take, but they have a bad year and it's all over. Get out the hip waders because we're all going to drown from their tears. I would like to say that I know of someone who wanted to buy lobster over Thanksgiving but couldn't because the price at the pound had been jacked due to the holiday, I am sure. Maybe the poor old fishermen will have to come to grips with what it is like to live in the real world where you don't make massive amounts of money, just enough to get by like the rest of us. Trade in your SUV's, your escalades and your Chevy Tahoes and get a used car like so many have to do. Maybe put your wives to work, what a novel idea...

I'm married to a fisherman who has been in the industy his entire life. My two sons also fish. I can guarantee you that my daughter-in-laws both work (beautician and teacher) as well as myself. I invite all of you who think this is a joke and that the poor guys are just crying for the fun of it to come to Washington County and spend a day or two aboard a boat and realize first-hand what is involved in this industry. Fuel and bait prices keep going up, yet the price for the catch is the worst it has been since the 1980's. This is not a joke or laughing matter. Statistics will tell you how much the Maine economy depends on fisherman to sustain it, and when the fishermen are suffering financially, so are local supermarkets, garages, stores, etc. etc. You don't see any fancy cars or trucks around the area either. YOU ARE MISINFORMED if you think fishermen are rolling in dough. Get real!! Spend a day on the coast and see how things really are. Fishermen aren't responsible for the high price of lobsters in stores and restaurants. Believe me they do not see any of that money. Unfortunately, too many just assume that because some restaurant wants $24.95 for a lobster dinner, the fishermen received $20.00 for the lobster instead of $2.25. We're grateful for the outpouring of ideas of the last 2 months to help sustain the industry and give the fishermen fair compensation for their product. It would be great to have the material things, cruises, SUVs, etc. that people think fishermen own. That isn't the reality. Maybe you need to rethink your "novel ideas."

Cry me a river. Go to Washington and ask for a bail out. Corporate welfare. So much for capitalism and the small business owner, the Lobster man. Times are tough for every body. So instead of buying expensive steak, eat Lobster, at least you won't starve.

The method Linda Bean speaks about is a revolutionary process used by Shucks Maine Lobster Company in Richmond, Maine. You may view at shucksmaine.com. Lobster are put live into a machine "affectionly" known as the Great MuthaShucka.. They are subjected (for lack of a better word) to 80,000 pounds of hydrostatic water pressure (HPP) The lobster perishes almost instantly. This is without a doubt the most Humane way of processing lobster. The meat is then shucked from the shell, raw. It lterally falls from the shell. Not only is the meat tender, pristine in appearance but also most all pathogens and bacteria is non existent. It is also lends itself to recipes like no cooked meat ever could. Margaret

Okay, "Milbridge", here's the deal. I am a washington county native and I have been around for awhile and seen ALOT and I am not misinformed. In my neck of the woods, the wives do not work, they primp themselves up and drive around in their big SUV's and flaunt big diamond rings. And it is not making up stories when all you have to do is read the local papers each week and see who went where on a big vacation. It's always the fishermen, why is that? I am not envious at all. I love my life and wouldn't change it for anything, BUT...it gets very old to hear this constant sad song over and over again. I am not stupid and I realize that the economy is no laughing matter, however, lobster isn't the only thing that keeps Maine afloat. There are other self employeed people such as long haul truckers, woodcutters, carpenters, etc. and they have all been feeling the pinch of high prices of gas, diesel and whatever else they have to pay out. BUT, do you see them on the news crying EVERYDAY, begging people to buy their product?? No, I don't think so. The fishermen are and always have been a bunch of big babies. They have cliques, "you can't get in my hot spot, I'll cut your traps", sinking boats, whatever it takes. I don't see other occupations that have such a cutthroat approach with their fellow men. So, if your daughter-in-laws both work, great for them, but my guess is they are in the minority, at least in the area I'm familiar with.

milbridge I hear you.... the "crabs" on here will complian when the economy is worse because the fishing idustry (lobster, clams, muscles etc) goes to pot and the money the fisherman used to bring into the state is gone.. They will be the ones crying. I have no fishermen left in my family, they gave it up years ago. I guess it is ok for the BIG Business and Agrigulture to get Fed Help, but not the hard working little guy! Some people have this big fantasy that fishermen all hav ehuge houses and toys and live off welfare int he winter.... What a fantasy that is... I hope that the industry gets a boost, it would help a ton if the State would lift some of the herring regulations, seems how Canada is out there in our gulf taking the herring anyway!

milbridge I also hear you........Fishing is a tough business, and danger is always with you, my cousin was a fishermen in Maine of the Island of Mt DesertI am sorry to say tht de died at a very young age and broke. Here in California presently there is a market which is having a Lobster-Mania sale this weekend live for only $7.99 a pound that is unheard of here. We normally order lobster from Maine for Chrijstmas eve dinner the whole family looks forward to it every year. I do wish all you great Maine fishermen the best , your the salt of the earth lot, god bless, missing Maine.

danger, danger, danger. all you hear is danger. you can get killed crossing the street. those people choose fishing as an occupation, many of them because of the money that they can make, most of it undclared, i might add...get off your soapboxes, the government should not be bailing out anyone, companies or industries. This is why we are in the state we are in, too many people looking for a handout when the going gets a little rough. they also cross over into the woodcutters terrain when they can't fish, so what is there to cry about? can't they make money in the woods? but, what if the woodcutters decided to try to fish during their layoff time???

to those picking on the fisherman, if you ddin't have this group to pick on what would it be next the mill workers, Most of the posters here seem to hate any industry where people are making more than average income and are ready to attack at a moments notice, is it jealousy that some people don't have to live paycheck to paycheck.

Coming from a long line of fisherman it is an insult to call the lobsterman babies. The "Real Maine" fisherman in my family have fought hard for what they have (which isn't much) but what they do have they are proud of. I do understand that some towns do have women of fisherman that flaunt nice cars, rings..and you forgot to mention "fake boobs" but they are NOT the long line of hard working, back breaking lobsterman that I am a part of. They represent a very very small portion of "fisherman". My grandfather was a fisherman all his life, he knew nothing different. As I held his hand when he passed away I couldn't help but see all the scars and one finger missing from all the years on the water. He was a great man and well respected. A fisherman to be proud of, just like Milbridge is proud of her family. Try a little harder "realmainer" you are not convincing anyone!!!!

I guess you're going to tell me that Im greedy and Im a baby and whatnot because Ive been working since the age of 5. Im greedy because I wake up at 2 every morning and get more done before breakfast than you do all day, or maybe even all week. Im greedy because I want to continue my family legacy thats more than 6 generations deep. Im greedy because I live in a house that my parents left to me and I drive a truck thats 9 years old. I dont know where you live, but I have never seen any self-respecting fisherman(or their wives) driving an Escalade. I havent even seen them driving a new vehicle in more than 5 years.

And you know what?! Its not the FISHERMEN asking for anything. They arent the ones writing the articles. The only quotes you see from the fishermen are statements about what they are doing, not questions for money.

I dont care how much money you make- if you're making less than half as much money this year as you are last, your going to feel it.

Hey realmainer, you wouldn't happen to be talking about Cutler would you??? There are many of the brand new SUV driving, nonworking, big diamond ring flaunting, vacation going housewives in Cutler. Are they all like this, absolutely not, but unfortunately there are too many. These people have to have the best of everything...the biggest and best boat, newest vehicles, all the toys (4wheelers,etc), big new houses, and the list goes on. Many of these people also go to church on Sunday preaching their "good Christian" ways of living only to later be caught cheating on their spouses, cutting other people's traps, sinking their boats, harrassing other fishermen, and on and on and on. Many people believe these "locals" are good "salt of the earth" people. I'll tell you from many years of first hand experience, they are nothing like what people think they are. realmainer has spoken some truth in his/her post.

Are there good, "salt of the earth" fishermen with hardworking wives in Cutler? yes, plenty, but let's not pretend that the other side doesn't exist.

How come the fishermen weren't complaining when they were making hundreds of thousands of dollars a year? I know sternmen who were clearing $70,000+ a season. Not bad for 8-9 months work and no expense. That meant the owner was grossing at times $500,000+ a season. Problem is, most blew it, instead of saving some for a bad year. Again, this is not all fishermen. I've got pictures of boats with 8000lbs+ of lobster on them, for one day's catch. Obviously peek season, but it doesn't take long for that to add up.

Of course he's talking about Cutler...where else on earth could you find these "women". I do agree with "realmainer" on that aspect but the rest of his posting is absolute crap!!

Hey downeaster...Im a Cutler wife. My husband is a lobster fisherman. I drive a big SUV to keep my family safe. I am nonworking if thats what you call raising my kids! I am thankful I get to stay home and watch my children grow up. I have a small diamond ring and have been on 2 vacations in my life. Our "toys" are paid for. My husband works very hard to support our family. We have some of the people you are talking about, but not most. Every town has cheaters and people who are not honest. Its not just Cutler. I would assume you are from somewhere close to Cutler since you say you have first hand experience with these people. I wonder if you have had any experience with the good hard working people in Cutler. I think it is easy to say mean things about people in a town when you can hide behind a fake name online.

And to concerned08....look around other towns for these "women" I think you will find some. Not all the women in Cutler flaunt...most of us are just thankful we have what we have thanks to hard working husbands.

HMMMMM Sounds like somebody might be JEALOUS!!!! (downeastah) Thanks Cutlerwife and northernmainemom!! Since when is staying home to raise your children NOT a job? I see MANY suv's driving around and I'm sure they are NOT all Cutler wives!! Like I said sounds like there might be some jealous people out there!!!

Shame on you, "realmainer", and anyone else who revels in the misfortune of Maine lobsterfishermen. These men (and sometimes women) do what they do because they love it, it's their passion, their fathers fished, and their fathers' fathers fished. Our economy is in a recession, and you choose to gloat over the fact that the lobster business is spiraling out of control. Lobstermen ARE the salt of the earth; a typical day involves them awaking at 2 or 3 am, rowing out to their boat in the cold and the dark, and driving 10 miles offshore just to battle harsh weather, driving rain and snow, and rough seas. And on top of that, they won't know until the days' end if they have lost thousands of dollars in lobster gear due to violent storms and angry Canadian fisherman who cut their ropes while they fish in already claimed territory. Lobstermen, like most Mainers, are hard-working, blue collar Americans who are trying, like the rest of us, to make a living and support their families. How do I know this? My father has been a lobsterfisherman in Cutler since he was 5. Did my mother have a flashy diamond ring, as realmainer suggests? NO, not until she was 58 years old. It's a modest ring, and my parents chose to purchase other important items first, such as a new septic system (romantic, I know). Most of the time now, my father puts in a twelve plus hour day, just to come home and discover that, after the cost of bait and fuel, he didn't even make any money that day. I would go out with my father in the summers to help him, and I was witness to the back-breaking work involved in being a Maine lobsterfisherman. Anybody who cannot sympathize with this is not a "REALMAINER".

Today my day started at 4 a.m. It was 4 degrees outside, but I am going to work...I am a lobster fisherman. By 10 a.m., the wind was blowing 25 mph. By 11, it was a good 30 mph. Come on down realmainer and downeastah and come with me out of Cutler to see what it is like, because according to your post times, realmainer, you are in a warm place sitting on your butt doing nothing but bitch about someone that works hard. As for downeastah...so you've seen a big catch...do you have a picture of when the boats come in with 80 lbs? How many hours did that crew put in to get that catch? You wouldn't know since I'd bet that you were sleeping for hours still while this hard working crew is out earning a living for their family and for the families of the crews that work with them. As for the "crying" in the news stories...I was on one of those tv news stories, and I wasn't crying a tear..the news crew contacted me for a story. We as fishermen aren't calling the press and tv stations daily to write about our situation...they call us! And if any of you think for one minute that the State of Maine and the economy of the coastal communities of Maine won't feel the pinch because of the situation of the lobster industry...then perhaps you need to get out more than just to look out your window and be jealous of those hard working people that drive by. If any person who works and gets paid well for what they do, the more power to them. But why hoard the money...apparently, lobstermen spend their money, which helps the economy go round. And what business can save and save for the totally unexpected? Sony is laying off thousand of works today because of the global economy...I guess they didn't save for a rainy day like they should have. Get real people, we all need to do our part to help out...be it to buy a lobster or gas at Tom's or Peanuts, or Glenn's or a haircut at Wayne's or Terry's or whatever...but the point is to get out and stop your ill placed bitchin' at lobster fishermen! And if you are a true downeastah, or a realmainer, which both would be from Washington county..take lobstering out of the economy and what would you have left for the poorest county in the State? What do people think of when they say "downeast Maine". It sure isn't truck drivers. Sure would be nice if some people could get a life!

Come on Cutlerrite's, These people commenting are atleast 90% correct in everything they are saying about Cutler and "The Cutler Wives". I am sure Cutlerwife above is one of those they are speaking of. All of Cutler is not like it, but they hit the nail on the head with alot of it. And yes there are other towns that have the same thing going on. People think they are all high and mighty and better than this person or that person. Why? because there husbands spoil them with anything they want while they sit at home and gossip about how did that person afford to buy that and so on. I am willing to bet there are more like that in town then not.. And formercutlerrite your not speaking of Steven are you? Lobstering is hard work and anyone that says otherwise has never done it. But you talk about going out in 25-30 mph winds , rain snow rough seas and the cold. The only people you see out in those conditions are the greedy fisherman. They can't stay at home when they know someone else is out there catching a lobster or two, you guys can't have someone catching more than you or making more money, thats just too much so we gotta get out there in the freezing cold 30 mph winds the snow and put not only your lives and risk but your sternmen as well. The majority of them if they had any say in it wouldn't be out there in those conditions in the first place.

Lobster fisherman like to complain and according to 99% of them they don't make any money at all anyway. Poor guys. being a fisherman myself i bring in a great paycheck and i know the bigger fisherman bring in 4x and more what i bring in. They work for it yes, but sometimes they should just stay home. Any of you planning on going out tomorrow in the 55mph gusts? It wouldn't surprised me one bit. All it would take is one person to go and the rest would soon follow.

When gas is up, they complain about the prices and how its costing them more for fuel and bait then they make at the end of the day. Ok so why bother going? They have their flaunting wives out in their BIG SUV's in the summer time driving back and fourth to Machias and elsewhere a couple of times today for the fun of it.. It's not anywhere near that level. Pity the poor lobsterman. I like how some of you with the flaunting wives receive public assistance like medical care and even foodstamps, what a joke that is.

My wife drives a used car and guess what its just as good in snow as those BIG SUV's and with better gas mileage, i drive a truck but that is needed for work, and guess what it 16 years old.

Now lets see the gossip fly around town on which CutlerFisherman would dare post something like this.

Greedy Fisherman - NO! They are fisherman who are born with it in their blood. Shall we give you a label, Lazy Fisherman or Jealous Fisherman do either one of these fit the profile.

First let me start by telling you my name, as many of these Lazy Jealous folks won't. My name is Josh C. I'm one of the greedy Cutler fisherman many of you write of. I enjoy hard work and some of the material things that brings. I never knew that was a bad thing. I'm one of the guys you'll see out there when it's blowing 40+. Sorry I didn't mean to offend anyone. I have a 31 year old boat. Pretty glamorous huh? I have a hard working sternman (who doesn't make $70,000 a year, by the way) that if he doesn't want to go risk his life with me is able to quit at any time. Though I hope he doesn't because it seems he's a rare breed, you know working hard to provide for his family. This (other) "Cutlerfisherman" obviosly is content to sit on the couch most of the year because ( any Cutlerrite knows it's either ruff, foggy, snowing, or any combination most of the time.) That's his choice. I don't see anyone posting comments about his lack of work ethic. Huh, I guess it's because nobody is jealous of him!!!!! And as far as Non-woking wives I just happen to have one of those. She doesn't have to do anything all day long A 4 year old and twin 2 year olds don't require any attention. From 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. is just a piece of cake. So "realmainer" if you think a 14 hr./day job 7 days a week isn't work, than your even stupider than your comments imply.

Greedy does fit the bill, I am sorry to say. The more money you have, the more you want. No one is trying to say that the wives of the fishermen are lazy, just pampered and spoiled. I realize that raising children is a full time job, but many wives have to work full or at least part time because it takes two incomes to make a household run these days. Josh C., your sternman isn't about to quit, where else is he going to find a job? So when you risk your life, you risk his. Are you going to feel guilty when he goes over the side and you lose him when your boat gets swamped? Thank you "CutlerFisherman" for speaking the truth. As far as "hiding" behind fake names, sometimes it's better not to make enemies of everyone that you know, unless you are asked point blank about your position a subject. If I were asked, believe me, I would be happy to tell whoever asked. But, when you have to live in a small area, it's better to keep the peace, and this is a nice outlet to let your opinion be known, so "cutlerwife", I'm guessing your first name is cutler and your last name is wife? That's an interesting combo.

Realmainer and Cutlerfisherman....if you are so unhappy where you live, surrounded by "pampered wives" and shiny new SUV's, maybe you don't belong in your current small town. Have you considered moving?I'm sure many of us would offer to help you pack.

Someone with your warped views and obvious jealousy definitely doesn't belong.Come on...the fishermens' wives aren't pampered. Some drive big SUV's because they're safe and they want to protect their families. And the fishermen work hard for their money..why can't they have a few toys? They don't purchase them in a competitive nature...they simply use their 4 wheelers, etc to play and unwind.

I am a part time working mom. I don't work because I have to; I work because I want to. I admire any mother who can stay home 7 days/week with her children. These wives have guts, patience, and are definitely NOT lazy or pampered or spoiled. Full-time moms often put in more working hours than their husbands. And don't forget the laundry, housekeeping, bills, etc. etc. If the women are lucky enough to have husbands who don't push them to take a full-time job, then what's wrong with them staying home to raise their children? Kids in day care are shown to have more illness and less one-on-one time devoted to them. The wives are fortunate, and the families are blessed to be able to live on the income of the husband. The Cutler fishermen work very hard for their money. Kudos to them for wanting to support their families and for buying the occasional toy. All work and no play makes for an unhealthy family.

I don't believe anyone said they are unhappy to living here, my family and i love it here. Also no one has said Fisherman don't work hard or are not hard workers or anything of the sorts. Being a fisherman myself i know what it is like, i know the long hours that are required. BUT i call it greed when they feel the need to risk their own lives and the lives of their sternmen. That's it where the greed comes in. And everyday is not blowing 30 mph and snowing, i don't mind working in the snow, its actually refreshing. The blinding wind is what takes the cake. All it takes is one mis step in that bouncing and a life could be lost.

You notice alot of Fisherman started bringing in gear weeks ago including myself. But not those greedy ones, they would rather battle the high seas to catch a few lobsters at these miserable prices. They will battle right into mid January and some longer. That's not the hard worker in their blood that is the greed in their blood

And Josh nothing against you, i actually speak with you daily, who would have thought huh?

Jealousy is not the issue. The crybaby attitude is the issue. If the fishermen would just work and come home and maybe decline the offers for television interviews and stop trying to market their lobster all over the countryside, no one would even know they exist. No other self employed occpations are pushing their products or services, they are taking the rising costs of fuel, etc. and dealing with it the way mainers have been brought up to, keep your problems to yourself, don't advertise your woes. My spouse and I work full time plus part time second jobs and we are doing just fine, don't worry about us, so don't talk out of you a$$ about jealousy, you don't know what you are talking about. Also, formercutlerite, why are you a "former" cutlerite? couldn't make a living in little downeast maine? Maybe some of us love the life here. Maybe you are one of those "local tourists" that visit once or twice a year and pretend you are a big city slicker. Again, the issue is all of the whining (maybe no tears are shed, but it's definitely a poor me kick). Of course when one's income is decreased it puts a strain on any budget, but if they had saved and not squandered their money on things that were not necessary they wouldn't be in this bind. I've heard people say they will buy food first and pay their bills last. That's pretty ignorant, considering if you don't have your equipment, how will you make the money to put food on the table?

Dear realmainer, Your right my first name isnt Cutler its Jessica and my last name is Taylor. I have no problem letting everyone know this. I dont drive an SUV to flaunt anything. If you know me you know I drive a big vehicle to keep my children safe. I was in a car accident a few years ago and was told had I been driving a car my son and I would both probably be dead. So Im sorry if it bothers people that I drive an SUV. We can pay for it so we have it. My husband works hard and knows better than to risk his life for the dollar. Some do but again its not just Cutler. How the price of lobster turned into Cutler wifes flaunting and being spoiled I have no idea. So what if some are. Thats up to them and shouldnt really concern anyone else. It bothers me that this town of hardworking people who would help each other out at the drop of a hat is being run through the mud. I guess we dont have the same friends in town Cutlerfisherman because my friends are down to earth, hardworking people who dont flaunt what they have but are thankful for what they have. I hope all in this great town who work hard, lobster fishermen, loggers, truck drivers and so on can continue to work and support their families.

Why can't they market their lobsters?And if you all have the opportunity to publicize your plight and the lobster industry, why not? Where's the problem with that? They're not crybabies. They are simply fed up that the job they love can no longer provide as well for their families. And realmainer, I'm not pretending to be a "big cityslicker". I had to move because my career took me elsewhere. I still love Cutler. And I love to bring my children there because it's a peaceful, beautiful way of life. I'm sure you already know who I am, which is fine, and I feel very strongly that our heated discussion is turning into a pissing contest. Nobody's gonna win. So I'll just say this: I admire anybody who lobsterfishes in Cutler, whether you're realmainer, cutlerfisherman, or the Lemieux's or Cateses, etc etc. It's a tough job and not one for the weak-spirited. But now the 5th or 6th generation of Cutler fisherman are seeing their industry crumble before their eyes. So are the millworkers, automakers, and many other big and small business. And if anybody chooses to be sad about that, let them. If they want to promote their careers on tv, let them.

Lobsterfishermen all know the dangers of their careers. My father chooses, on occasion, to go out during rough weather. He can't swim. His sternman knows the risks, too. He's an adult...he can say no. My father goes out, during high seas, with the knowledge that his wife's first husband drowned in Cutler Harbor. He goes out because he doesn't know if the opportunity will present itself for fishing in the next week, or if the weather will be worse, and he can't let his traps sit too long without bait. My father is the most selfless man you will ever meet. He could care less about money. His actions aren't fueled by greed. He fishes year-round because that's all he knows and what he loves. You can't fault him for that.

Well, that's all for now...I am going to go find a skyscraper or two to climb or maybe ride on the subway. Or perhaps I'll go locate a nice salon and get my hair cut for $500 dollars. Hmmm...or I could go see a Broadway show. Naaahhh...too much smog in these parts. When I do return for a Cutler visit, though, I will continue to be proud of my father, grandfather, and cousins. And when I drive by their cars that are nicer than mine, I'll wave and smile with the knowledge that they worked very hard for their toys. And if any of them choose to gripe, they can have my shoulder to cry on.

Give me a break... Where is all the coverage and aid for clam diggers when red tide shuts them down for weeks at a time, where they can't earn any money at all. Where is the assistance for them, where is the assistance for the truck drivers who had to deal with High gas prices. Did everyone push to buy fuel for them so they could make a living? NO. We have to put the lobsterman on the news every week because those poor folk are making a little less money than the 100's of thousands they are used to. But guess what they are still making WAY more than a good 95% of the good folks in Washington County. Maybe they should try and live on an average persons income for a month, and see how much complaining they do when they only make 2-5K in one day of fishing.

Are you saying people who don't drive BIG 50-60k Escalades don't want to keep their families safe? Maybe it is safer in the Winter, but i am positive there are other vehicles out there that are just as safe and cost 30-40k less. You couldn't have one of those though, your too good for an average vehicle huh? You need an Escalade or your family won't be safe.

I think the greedy lobstermen of Cutler and elsewhere and their wives should head down to Washington and ask for a bailout. Show up in your 50k vehicles and say poor poor us.

Jealousy who is jealous, I make a decent living, and am grateful i can provide for my family, But i don't need to drive 50k vehicles either while i complain about not making enough money. Think of those less fortunate for once, do you ever donate anything to needy families? No alot of you are first in line to get the free things. do you really need the medical assistance or the food stamps? When you have to lie on your income to qualify for it.

We all can't afford the boob jobs the tummy tucks and all the other luxuries in life. And that is a reason why Cutler Wives get the bad name.

There are some great people in Cutler and then there are the not so great. But as i said to Josh, i talk to your husband frequently as well. Who would think people like you would associate with a lazy fisherman like myself.

First off I dont drive an escalade. And why does it matter what I drive. I didnt say you dont want your family safe. I said this is how I feel safe and that is up to me. Why does it matter to you how much is spent on a vehicle? Im not asking you what you drive and then judge you on that. I dont pretend to be any better than anyone else in this town. I do my best to help out at the school and to be there for my kids. That is not trying to be better. Thats supporting my school and family. Sorry but no surgery for me. Its all real. Im not sure who you are but Id say not a "friend" because my friends wouldnt get on here and bash me or my husband. I dont believe I called anyone "lazy" those were your words not mine. This seems to be getting a bit out of control and taking time away from my family. This whole thing has really stressed me out for the last couple of days and Im spending to much time thinking about this. So I will let you think what you like but I know who I am and my friends and family know me and thats whats important. Cutlerfisherman I gave you my name so if you have issues with my family....call me.

Hey if you can afford a SUV why not have it. I do like looking at women with boob jobs too. I'm having lobster tomorrow. Can't wait. I was on a lobster boat once in Jonesport. Went to the races. It was funny I had crab meat that day. Why do people hate lobster fishermen so much? I wouldn't want to do the work thats for sure.

here it is, my last comment, because obviously ignorance is running rampant with you people who feel sad for the "poor fishermen" and you fishermen who say it's "in your blood". what's in your blood is lust over the big bucks. people don't always drive what they can afford, some people don't have to spend every cent on a vehicle just to say "look at me". some people like to drive ordinary cars/trucks just to save money and not throw it all away on a vehicle which is going to depreciate anyway. as far as safety for your kids, that's great, but as cutlerfisherman said, you aren't the only ones who want to keep your kids safe, the people driving little cars want to keep their kids safe as well. and cutlerfisherman is right about the health insurance as well, the fishermen make enough to buy health insurance but hardly any do. isn't that important for your kids as well as driving an SUV?

That's all I am saying....except that SteveyDee, people don't hate fishermen, they hate their attitude and you would think that is the only HARD work around. NOT TRUE!

And my last comment, realmainer, is this: Jessica Taylor said it quite well when she mentioned that none of this is any of your concern. So what if they gripe so what if they drive suv's and so what if they don't have a savings account to fall back on. And how do you know that they don't? So what if some of the fishermen complain? Let them. Just take your two little legs, work the muscles that are NOT in your jaw, and propel yourself away from them if you don't like it. Take some of the money you saved by not buying an Escalade and invest it in earplugs. Oh and by the way...I AM a Cates and I AM quite proud of it. Now mind your own freaking business.

Out of control...yes Jess, this has gotten way out of control. It's too too bad that people in a small town feel this way towards their neighbors. I apologize for getting caught in this as well, but sometimes someone has to set the table straight. Clam diggers were given aid, $$$, after the last two red tide closures...lobstermen $0 in aid. I haven't heard any lobstermen in Cutler ask for aid or a bailout. Will some have it tough this winter...absolutly...others, not so bad...others, if they know how to run a business, then they did well, as usual. News articles, such as this one in the BDN, started out as a way to show how someone used a little brain power to help market a lobster. How it got turned into all this is mind boggling! This wasn't a story, nor have there been stories about fishermen asking for a bail out. Just "news" stories about one of the biggest industries in the State. Sorry, but Cutler isn't the only place that fishes for lobster. This industry is worth upwards to a billion dollars to the State economy. So, if cutting that number in half isn't news worthy to the rest of the State, then what is? So, I guess since my traps are still out, that makes me greedy. My season is later, thats why I too have to go out in nasty weather. Do I like it..no..but it is what I do. Oh yes, have you looked into my garage lately...there is a pitily Toyota Carolla in there...crap, there, I didn't by American..I'll catch it for that, even though my Toyota WAS built in the USA. In this little town where we will always help one another...who does the town turn to for fund raisers like for the 4th of July? Lobstermen! Who helps out year after year with most everything...lobstermen. Yes, not 100% come from them, but if it wasn't for them, then this town would be a lot worse off than what it is. It still amazes me though how petty some people can be.....but I still can't think of who owns an Cadilac Escalade in Cutler....perhaps some people should get their facts straight before they speak, about that and a whole lot of other things!

Maybe no Escalade but there is a Navigator, Both very pricey vehicles. Te fact that you "need" a Navigator to feel safe just blows my mind. You sure it isn't needed just to make you feel better then the next wife. I never said you had any work, done but others in Cutler has. Which i consider pampering. Spend that money on the sinkrope instead of having fits and hoping the state and government will step in with aid for you.

Stevey you sound like one of Washington Counties finest.

When you here stories every day about people trying to help the lobsterman by getting people to eat lobster even trying to get them to eat lobster on Thanksgiving instead of the traditional turkey. If people want it they will buy it they dont need to be preasured everywhere they look. SAVE THE ALMIGHTY LOBSTERFISHERMAN and buy a lobster. We need to support there FANCY lifestyles.

And on the fact of no ones business, is all the gossip you ladies sit around and speak of, your business, when you belittle others in town is that your business.

The news of this is flying aroudn town, and i have been on the phone talking about it with some of you that are worked up about i Calm down would you.

WOW-WEEE JEALOUSY!!! Thats what this all boils down too. cutlerfisherman and realmainer IF you could afford to drive SUV's Im sure you would!!! Why the heck do you care what people drive??? Does it affect your life? NO! Like I said its all about Jealousy!!! Funny how you talk to these fisherman but dont have the guts to say who you are and apparently talk to them as if your a friend. Doesnt sound like a friend to me!! How about getting a life and leaving these guys AND their wives ALONE!! Sounds like you might like to have one of these wives seeings as you say they have fake boobs. Like SteveyDee says men like looking at women with boob jobs!! And by the way just because you have big boobs doesnt mean they are fake!! So really you people need to do something better with your own lives then worry about the fisherman who have MORE than you!!

Let's see where should a money hungry big bucks lusting fisherman start. First of all Cutlerfisherman, you're wrong when you say "nothing against you Josh." I'm always one of the last 3 or 4 guys out when the weather turns nasty. So as far as I'm concerned that comment was for me. And come on you are a fair weather fisherman 25-30 mph is a good day in Nov. and Dec. My glamorous 31 year old boat has been through 3 family captians and fished hundreds or most likely thousands of 30+ mph days. So it almost seems like it's somewhat safe. I guess every logger working behind a 25000 lb. skidder, coal miner, or Alaskan king crab fisherman is a greedy money hungry madman. If I want to fish into January what concern is it of yours. I'm making a hell of a lot more money now than I will next May so it seems like common sense to me. And for those of you who don't have it in your blood I guess it's like talking to a wall. I never knew wanting to "make hay while the sun shines" was greed. Common sense again? If people are taking advantage of the healthcare or food assistance system, thats something different, but for those who want to work hard and spend the money that THEY earn that's their or our deal. I can't see where it's any more dangerous than driving 20-50 miles on slippery winter roads to work, but what do I know. My head is clouded with dreams of more and more money. And try getting your head out of a hole the media is full of stories about trucker stikes, red-tide issues and low blueberry prices. Not sure we are the only ones complaining to the media when they ask for interviews. And realmainer what's your issue? You want to complain but not make enemies? But I guess your not commenting again? You started all this but that's it? I won't ask your name because you don't want to make enemies. Sounds like you don't really like any of us greedy crybabies anyway so what's the difference. Oh, by the way, this is Josh C. again.

This will be my last post as well. I will be talking to you fellas on the phone on the radio and at the bilge Sure its your concern if you want to be out their in that weather instead of bringing in your gear now. I hope and pray nothing ever goes wrong out there in those conditions. How could one live with themselves knowing their greed or "hard work" caused the death of someone. And Josh more peopel than you might think are receiving healthcare and food stamps. Some of the BIG boy fisherman are. Aren;t they

Over and Out.

Do some people just like to post a comment to re-read what they write on their computer screen? Again, some facts....still haven't come across a fisherman looking for any aid, either for sink rope or because of a poor year in fishing. As for Thanksgiving....I guess you were at the first Thanksgiving where they served turkey with all the fixings. If you look back into history you will find that lobster, along with many other shellfish was served at the first Thanksgiving. Turkeys came about because some poor guy had a flock of them and didn't know what to do with them. But he had a bright idea, and marketed them just as someone thought of doing with lobster in this "original" story. Any promotion for lobsters in the last couple of months wasn't for the need to support the fishermen's "fancy lifestyles",...it was to help support the Maine economy. When almost 6,000 licensed fishermen and their crews and the supporting industries that go along with lobstering are hurting, then so aren't the rest of the businesses in the State. So when that many people in a state with not much more than a million people in it to start with are having a difficult time, then the numbers are going to multiply faster than rabbits! Oh I hate to get into this , but, so what if the fishermen's wives are pampered...your wife should be so lucky to be put on a pedestal such as some of the ones you talk about. If they have had a boob job or a tummy tuck, then that was work for a surgeon, which right about now, he is probably looking for some business, or perhaps he is out of business, along with some fishermen along the Maine coast, and is out looking for a job, along with the othe 2,300 people that were added to list of people looking for a job...and that is up from just last week. Ladies, real or fake, you look good!

I am just amazed that with so many other important issues facing everyone right now, that this BS has to be high on someone's list of things to bitch about.

Get a life cutlerfishermen.

WOW is all I can say.

I am writing this as a person sitting out on the outside, taking this all in, and thinking, what a bunch of CRAP!! Who's business is it of anyone's what other people do with their money, their lives, their choices, etc? Is it affecting you directly? Is it hurting you or YOUR family? NO I don't think so. I happen to know all these women in Cutler,that you are referring to, and I can speak honestly, when I say, they are great women!! They all support their local schools, go to every school function they can, volunteer WHENEVER needed, sometimes without even being asked. So you should really look in your own backyards, driveways and your own lives, and leave these women alone and their husbands. We all work hard for what we have in this life, especially now a days with the way things are digressing. I, myself, am a fisherman's wife. I drive an SUV, and I have a very nice diamond ring on my finger. My husband works very hard for his family and what we have. I am very proud of him, have I ever said he had to do that, NO, would I ever, NO, thats just the way these man are, they are hard working men, all of them, who go out into the harshest of weather to make a few dollars, to make sure their families are taking care of!!! I agree that this is all a big piece of jealousy. You go girls!!!!

I guess i lied. You know all these women, by people here describing them as pampered flaunting women huh Who need the best of everything? You know exactly who they all are by that description? Well then i guess you proved peoples point and the women are exactly that.

As i said before they can have there "luxuires" they feel they need to make themselves safe and feel on top of the world. If i wanted them i would buy them as i could afford it as well, but i don't need the best of everything.

You are probably one of these women who like to gossip about the others in ton, but when there in company of these people act like they are their best friend in the world.

The way you guys talk is if your better than the next guy because we don't risk our life to make a few dollars by going out on the 30-40 mph days. Does that make you better than us? That makes us lazy huh?

WOW, great job turning things around! I know some of these women for a few reasons.

1. They are not afraid to say who they are!!!!!!!!

2. I know which ones have commented back..

3. I know the cars they drive, so when u explain them, wow, that dosent take a rocket scientist to figure it out!

So, big man, in Cutler...speak now...reveal yourself...Also, who would want you as a friend, when all you have done is trash these people, and you supposedly work side by side with them daily? With friends like you, who needs enemies??????

Again, I dare you to tell us who you are...coward!

These women have outdone you already!!!!!!!

If you've never been out in 30-40 how do you know it's unsafe? Is it a few dollars we're after, I thought it was 2k-5k a day. I not saying I'm better than you, but I certainly work harder because I don't have the time to sit around causing hate and discontent. As for it being somebody who frequents the bilge, no one there has a 16 year old truck. At least not without having a new one to boot. (you know because we all have the best of everything.) I guess you ought to get your facts straight. For someboby who has so much to say, you forgot to introduce yourself! Josh C. again

You figured out who these women were that are being talked about, you or anyone else should have figured out who i am by now. I also didn't see you say who you were. Does that make you a coward as well?

I don't hate these people by any means, i hate some of the things they do or they way they act sometimes yes. Talking down on people behind their backs, belittling people because they don't have hard work in their blood. I am actually good friends with alot of these guys and have been in these peoples houses a number of times visiting.

Money isn't everything in life. If you believe it is that is just terrible, as there are plenty of things more important in life.

I don't try to out do anyone, i will leave that for them to think they need to do. Maybe they need to get a life.

Raising kids is a tough job no one said it wasn't, good for them for being able to stay home with there kids, some people would love that but just can't.

If you haven't figured out who i am by now i will no tell you. I will leave this page with giving you something to talk about.

My first name is 6 letters long. Did someone just get Bingo?

Cutlerfisherman....I am really hoping that you are not from Cutler...if you indeed are, then you haven't made any friends with these people today. Are people worked up about your comments, yes and rightly so, but we shouldn't have indulged you by responding to your ignorance.

But I am curious, how can you be friends with people that talk down on people behind their backs, or belittle people etc. as you say. These are the types of people you call friends? If they speak this way, I'm sure that you don't join in with them, you must be the one telling them how wrong they are for speaking that way.

If you thought this was a joke, it isn't to most people. If you enjoyed today, then you probably will have much more time to enjoy your computer, because I'm pretty sure that these friends of yours will no longer be very friendly to you!

But why not finish it off and come out with who you are, just so there are no mistakes. You have been able to write everything else, why not the six letters of your name?

Are we in the 6th grade? Guessing games? WOW!

6 letters....C-O-W-A-R-D!?!

Seriously? I could spend hours stating the same fact many other Cutler residents have already given you. Like the fact that I grew up in a lobstering family and worked with my grandfather on his boat. My father has worked many jobs in his lifetime on top of fishing just to support his family so my mother could raise my brother and I. I can remember my family owning exactly one brand new car in my lifetime. Having worked on the boat myself, I know how hard it is and how you do what you have to do to support your family, reguardless of the long hours or bad weather (and lets face it, its always bad weather in Cutler). We are not Alaskan crab fisherman, we dont make a killing in every haul and we certainly haven't struck it rich. I live out of state now, but still consider Cutler my home. Seeing the price of lobster in the south makes me sick to realize that at over 15 dollars a pound, the fisherman aren't seeing even a third of that profit. I could go on and on about how in every town you find some women (and men I might add) who think they are entitled and are better than others, but I'd be hard pressed to name even a few in Cutler who feel this way. However, reguardless of your opinions or your need to put down others because they choose to provide for their family in a different way than you do, the point I would like to make is this: the article that we are commenting on has nothing to do with how the fisherman are spending their money. It is a marketing article. Show me one product on the market today that isnt looking for better ways to encourage the public to buy it. All this article is doing is stating different ways Mainers are choosing to market their product during this troubleing economic time. How on earth did this get so out of hand?

Are we in the 3rd great with the name calling? i still haven't seen your name yet. hmmm.

Oh and Josh i have been out there in that weather and i don't recommend it. But its your choice do what you have to do. Make your money. To me life is more important. I make enough money, where i don't need to risk mine and others life. Again its your choice have fun. I don't go to the Bilge often but i do go, and have talked with you and many others there a number of times.

Rebbie or John whatever you want to be called, yes i am from Cutler and don't live all that far from you or Josh.

No joking to it, this is what i feel, friends or not. There is no reason for people to think they are better then the next person, because they have less money or they wont go out in the 30-40 mph.

Some of you should be ashamed of yourself, you talk about others who receive the public assistance, but you do also, you may not think people know but some of us do.

Again i have never said lobsterman aren't hard working they are some of the hardest working people i have ever met, Lobstering is a tough job, but what else is there to do around here. You either work on a boat own a business or your not that well off. Thats the sad part. I consider myself lucky to be born into it, like many of you.

It is not good to see stores selling lobster for so much when we get so much less, maybe us lobster fisherman need to start marketing and dealing our own lobsters. Instead of shipping them off to greedy dealers who mark up the price 10 fold.

I will stick to my promise this it me to be done posting here. I guess i have upset too many people with my views. For that i must apologize. If i have lost you as a friend, that is your choice to make. If you haven't figured out who i am by now you probably never will. I will speak with some of you soon.

I must now go, i have done enough here. Reply if you must but you will not get another reply out of me, Sorry. I must sign off as i must work tomorrow. See you on the waters.

LOL!!!! It's about time that someone let them know !!!! Cutler ppl listen up you have been the butt of many jokes!! for many years!!! and It"s sad but oh so TRUE!! The arrogance, the way you look down on others!!! the looks you give '' The Outsiders'' when they pass threw ''YOUR'' town!!! I find all of this soo funny LOL!! But the truth is... you are all just closed minded ppl!!! you have not a clue whats out there in the real world!! and sorry to say... you would never survive in the real world!!!

P.S

has anyone ever seen the

movie STEPFORD HOUSEWIVES?? LOL!!!

What joke this comment page has become, do cutler fishermen get any rebate during this time of year? 100,000 pounds of lobster would bring $40,000 if the rebate were $.40 and that should help...

Sure, averagejoe You would think $40,000 would make anyone happy. I know people who don't make that much money in 2 years or more. But those people are just lazy and don't have a bit of hard work in their bloodlines.

To my fellow Cutlerites, you replying here is only making us look even worse. Making us seem like we are just what these fine people and atleast one of our own people say we are. Pretty much a bunch of snobs.

Some of you refuse to wave to people even though they wave at you first, is it that hard to be friendly? I have heard this complain from many of the averagejoes right here in town, and people from out of town who pass through. There was a time when everyone waved to everyone. Now not so much. The "higher class" refuses to wave to the "lower and middle classes". Are they evil because they make less money than you? Will you catch a disease from them if you wave or say a simple hello in passing in the post office, or stores?

Myself i have always waved to everyone no matter which "class" they are from, or if they work or don't work. Who are we to judge? Do we know their situations?

Some of you are getting quite to kick out of this, and some of you are truly angry by it. How do you think the people who you talk about everyday behind their backs feel. You find enough things to talk about, and are using this for something else to get your kicks out of and reason to try and look down on someone.

I am surprised many of you let your kids go to school as they are many of those "lower and middle class" kid there.. Do you allow them to play with them or must the stick to the "high class" kids?

Some of you give us real down to earth Cutlerrites a bad name. And that is just plain ole sad. Please get over yourselves and stop acting the way you do and people wouldn't be talking about us in the first place.

Why do you want these peoples names? are you going to run them out of town or something?

Try being friendly for once, it wont hurt i promise.

From a person that has never lived in your community...just had to pass through from time to time...CutlerMan hits the nail right on the head. I personally like knowing that all the "stuff" my husband and I have from his lobstering is paid for or has a reasonable payment so that it could be paid off by us doing regular jobs. I would be scared to death to live like some of you do. The reason....a couple more lobster seasons like this one where the price was low or like last year when the price was there but the lobsters weren't.

Do I drive an SUV, no. Do I mind, no. Do I think my child is safe in my car, YES! But that's my choice and what you drive is your choice. Just like the way you treat people is your choice....is it the best choice?? ..not for me to judge either but I don't think you should get so upset when people bring it to your attention!

I'm also a stay at home mom and love it and love that we can afford for me to do that because raising a child is the most important thing in the world. My child has been taught to love and respect all people no matter what. I hope I haven't offended anyone...we all have our own ways of living and if bling is your thing more power to you. I just think with the current economy maybe more people should be looking to conserve and save...not just lobsterman and their wives but everyone.

OK now we bring the kids into this? Really....if you look back at all my comments I have never put anyone down. I tried to stand up for the town of Cutler and the good people who live here. I have only defended myself because the attacks feel very personal. Im sure you would feel the same if some of these things were being said about you. I do drive a Navigator but I dont drive it to try to be better than anyone else. I have NEVER said you dont want your children safe in your car. I only said I MYSELF feel more comfortable in a big vehicle. End of story. Im still not sure why this is an issue but its been brought up several times. Drive what you chose to drive. My kids go to a great school and Im very proud of my kids who play with ALL the kids there. All the students are treated the same. Lets leave the kids out of this. Why are people asking for names? Because what has been said on here is unfair and now people are looking at everyone and wondering who would say these things. Im not asking for the name to be posted on here but you know who I am...I posted my name so call me Cutlerfisherman and let me hear what you have to say about me. Also thanks to those who have called and let me know I am supported in this town.

Jess, i never brought any one persons name up. Not yours or anyone elses. I brought kids up because what i said happens, and i have seen atleast one upset kid because others refused to play with them.

You haven't put anyone down on here no, but don't try and sit there like you don't gossip about others in this town. You do and so don't alot of others for whatever the reason they feel then need to talk about other people like they do. But you are one who don't wave to certain people. I have waved to you a number of times, but haven't ever gotten a wave back. You just drive on by like i am too good to wave to you.

Truly i hate to see all the hateness and rudeness from a certain group of people. What is the point of it really? Anyone care to answer that?

I am glad people has called to support, you some things said here were out of line and alot of things said were simply the truth, and i guess sometimes the truth hurts, or we wouldn't have alot of you replying here.

The reason i decided to post is to give you all some insight from someone who sees this every day. Maybe you guys need to think about the things you do and the people you find the need to gossip about. Maybe someone should call them up and support them. Or maybe we can round all them up and drive them out of "OUR TOWN".

I don't want to see any of the fighting i would like everyone to get along like the ole days here in Cutler. Everyone talked to everyone and everyone waved to everyone, and everyone would help one another no matter what walk of life they come from.

Jess you act like your the only one these people or i am talking about, believe me your not. And some of the things i may say don't even go towards you at all.

People can drive what they want whether they can afford it or not, its up to them if they want to drowned in payment or whatever the case. It's your money do wit hit what you please. But please people if your a lobster fisherman you don;t need the public assistance if your on it, you taking advantage of the system. I don't know if anyone is doing this but if you are, please leave it for those that need it.

I think i may know who CutlerFisherman is, but if he don't feel the need to tell anyone i see his point. Why would he so everyone can look down on him, and make his life here miserable? Is that why you guys need to know so bad.

Who found this page anyway. I searched the site here and didn't find it anywhere noticeable. I received the link in my inbox. So i guess someone found it and sent it to everyone they knew and then they sent it to everyone they knew the never ending cycle of Cutler gossip. I can not believe how much attention this has gotten in town. And i believe Bangor Daily should shut this down before World War 3 erupts in our little town.

I ask,, Can't we all just get along?

Cutlerman...I dont know who you are so I cant say why I wouldnt wave to you. Sorry. I may not have been talking to you when I said the attacks were personal. Some from others were meant for me and everyone noticed that. Maybe because I posted my name or maybe some people just dont like me. Who knows. Im not pretending anything...but isnt all this on here called back stabbing and gossip if you cant say things to someones face. I am done with this. Im going to go enjoy the Christmas season with my good friends and family and becasue this has become very depressing. If you have something to say to me give me a call. Or if you like say mean nasty things about me on here for everyone to see. I guess it depends what kind of person you are. (this isnt for Cutlerman but for everyone.) Enjoy your Christmas with your families.

I really cant believe you people have brought the kids into this!! How low! Can you people (cutlerman & cutlerfisherman) HONESTLY say you have NEVER gossiped???? I dont think so. I dont think ANYONE can say that!! Its just to bad that kids are being involved in this mess now. Shame on you. I hope all of you have a Merry Christmas and let this bitterness end! Lets think about the things that really matter here. Family and Friends. And if you dont like these people you dont need to associate with them. I know people who have REAL serious issue to deal with in this holiday season, like family members fighting for their lives!! Now really is this that big of an issue?? I think not. So lets put this to an end. so you sont like the cutler people so what! Go enjoy the holidays with your family and leave theirs ALONE!! Merry Christmas all!! Cutlerwife....Great job standing up for yourself!!!!

The last 2 post couldn't have said it better. Great job girls. There are more important things to be worried about than this petty stuff. Be who you are, be proud of who you are, what you do with your lives is YOUR business and no one else. Have a great Christmas! Enjoy your families, your friends, your health, don't take anything or anyone for granted, because they can be gone in an instant. Live, Laugh & Love!

Well cutlerfisherman, realmainer, and cutlerman you should be proud of yourselves. You have brought my wife to tears. All of your comments don't bother me, my skin has grown thick from all the lies that have been spread about cutler fishermen in the last four or five years Unfortunately for her, her's has not. It started out with her defending me, yes this is her husband Patrick. That is the type of women she is, and for that I am both lucky and proud. But when the comments got personal she took them to heart. Maybe this was your intent to piss off who you could or just run a few people down in which case you've done both. As for my wife she does not look down on anybody nor does she think she is better than anyone, this is why she is so hurt by these comments. Let me add a few truthful comments about jess. She is a wonderful mother to three beautiful children. She does more than most when it comes to volunteering, whether it is at school or in the community. I could not ask for a more wonderful wife, and maybe that is why I don't mind "pampering" her a little. I do believe one thing cutlerman said is true. I do believe we should all get along. So, if my wife did not wave to you there is probably a very good reason, like trying to deal with a three year old in the back seat would be one. So keep saying hurtful things if you must, hiding behind a fake name on a computer screen, but if you are a real "cutlerman or realmainer or culerfisherman" come to our home and talk to my family face to face. I'm sure we can all get along. And if you don't know where we live, it's 101 ridge road, or just look for the white Navigator. You probably can't miss it, it seem's to be very popular in these parts.

Unfortunately cutlerwife I dont think you will have any visitors! Seems none of them have the guts!! Have a Merry Christmas and be done with people who like to cause hate and discontent!!

Patrick and Jess, i am sorry if my comments have hurt you and your family, it was never my priority in my posting. I only posted because things like this happens in this town, and i am tired of it. I just wanted to try and open some eyes. Be friendly wave say hello to people, that's how it used to be here in Cutler. Whether you do those things or not i just wanted to open peoples eyes that it does happen. Why things have changed i do not understand.

Jess is a good person and so are you Patrick, and so are these other cutler wives and fisherman. But everyone could wave to someone, its not just Jess either.

Jess please accept my apology i never meant to hurt you or anyone. Don't let these comments by others or anyone get to you like that. Life is to short to worry about things like that.

I hope you can and will accept my apology. And i hope you all have a merry Christmas and a happy new year. And i ray for better days for the people of Cutler and hope we can learn to get along with everyone again.

Again i am very sorry.

Wow this is just outright stupid. The only thing I have to comment on is this: too all you "men" who have tried to diminish what these hard working Cutler men do for their employment, do you really think that they are sitting around their kitchen tables tonight WORRIED about what you think of them? No. Do you think that they really care about you are who you are and what you say? All you have done is put some fuel in their fires to make them work even harder and be able to provide even MORE for their families than they do now. And what are you going to do? Sit by in your row boat and watch them haul in more catch. You have really done it now. If you are a true Cutler man, then this shouldnt be a news flash to you. You have to know that this "news story" spread around town faster than morse code on a sinking ship. And you have to know that when they do really find out who you are, your pretty much done. And you have to know that if there is one thing that real Cutler Men do is take their job, their families and their town more seriously than you obviously do. I dont even live in Cutler, I have family that does, and even I have heard about this. But not living there I still know this, when you get found out your going to wish you had kept your typing skills to a minimum and you better hope and pray you never need help from one of these men who have worked damn hard to get what they have today. Because you will not get it.

First i just have to say this had gotten way out of line. Sure we should all get along as i see no reason not to. What has anyone ever done to any of us, we should all be blessed to have the life we have and to live where we do. For the most part when someone is in need the community comes together.

Someone always needs something to talk about, where it is talking about the new "toy" this person got or the fire department buying a new truck, or this person went on a vacation or whatever. Some people always have something to say about something in this town or toward this town. Whether they needed that toy or not it's no one's business.

You people who don't even live in Cutler or really know anything that's going on shouldn't be speaking here as it's not your concern and your adding to the mess.

Alot of people find the need to bash the fisherman who work, Let's turn it around and bash some people who don't work and see how far that get's us. CutlerMan i have heard through the gossip grapevine who originally found this story and spread it along. I wont say there name but one of them works for Josh C and his family once in awhile on the wharf. They don't really work as far as i know, they live in a house i have no idea how they afford and both drive newer vehicles, and they take vacations. If people like them do it, why cant those that do work. When the working class has a nice house and new vehicles they are slammed for it. Theres alot of people in this town who have stuff i don't know how they afford but they seem to do it somehow.

The question is should we sit here and bash them, like we bash the hard working lobsterman. Maybe So, so why not give it a shot for a change. After all if this story wouldn't have been passed along, most of this mess wouldn't have happened in the first place, so maybe some of the blame needs to be on them.

We never wanted to have to make a comment, but here goes. Now you people are getting my family invloved and I need to set some things straight. I am Kim Wood and I am the one who forwarded this page to my friends because they are just that and I thought they'd be interested in what some idiots had to say about good Cutler people. As far as someone who works for Josh C and on his wharf occaisonally, they live in OUR 2nd house and it's no one's business how they can afford to live in it. Maybe we pay the mortgage on our new home and that one as well, along with our two new vehicles....hmmm one is even an SUV. And get your facts right, they both drive used vehicles. I am sick of people questioning how others make a living and have the material things they do. I am so grateful that I can have what I have and never think bad about someone who has more. I think we all should be happy that we live in an area where people can make a good living. As far as "AnotherOne," I would like to know who you are because I'd rather not be friendly to you in public since I'm sure you are two-faced and will try to speak as though nothing was said. These fake screen names sure are bringing out some tough guys.

Just a quick question, why does a comment page designed to comment on the article have to include the days and lives of people? I would suggest to the people who feel like they need to defend themselves to NOT read the page, you have fallen victim to exactly what others wanted you to do and they have succeeded. Time will tell about the more expensive minded fisherman and if they are the hard workers they profess, then they will find a way to make it through the times. Hard work doesn't just exist on the water, again time well tell. Keeping it average... Joe

I have heard many accusations around town on who people are blaming for my comments, and i just want to say you are all laying the blame toward the wrong person. That is all i must say, your blaming the wrong person. Im not saying who i am, but your on the wrong track. If you don't know who i am by now your never going to know. So instead of blaming someone else if you really want to know put your thinking caps on. I have to live here, so im not about to tell you who i am. So just get over it and let's all move on.

Their is alot of truth to what i have spoken of, just no one has dared to say anything.

in coment to another one: i reaaly dont think you have the right to worry about what other people pay and have it sounds like you are jealous the people in your article sound like smart people i wish they would tell me how they do it. they way you sound you are just like the people you talk about in the article about gossip and the sad part is you live among then people that work hard and yes the lobster fisherman are hard workers and any of you that have never done it try i use to live there 20 years ago and it was not for me. i now live out of state and i know for a fact that the fisherman are getting screwed where as the lobster here are now 19.00 per pound they have steadly gone up in price here so where do you think it is fare they only get that little amount for all the hard work they do.

MMMMMM...... SIX LETTER WORD.........MMMMMMM = T-R-A-V-I-S ............. BINGO!!!!! WHAT IS MY PRIZE??

That is who everyone is saying it is bu they are wrong. I just got back from the Post Office and I see Trav's truck at the shop. Ride down by and see him. This is not him, so do not blame him for it.

No we don't pay their payments. My point is it's none of your business how they make their payments. Maybe they pay $100 or maybe $1000 a month or just maybe we own that house payment free. Remember, my husband does work for one of those so called greedy fishermen. I guess I'm not the kind of person to bash working people or nonworking people, to each his own. Words of advice for you. And please, call me Kim.

IN REPLY TO ANOTHERONE...... GIVE IT A REST!! BE THANKFUL FOR WHAT YOU HAVE AND DONT WORRY BOUT HOW OTHERS PAY THE RENT !! DOES IT BOTHER YOU THAT MUCH?? YOU ARE A PRETTY SAD SOUL IF IT DOES!!! AND I FEEL BAD FOR YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR FRIENDS!!! CAUSE YOU COME ACROSS AS A TOTAL MORON!! PEACE OUT!!!

well finally there is some one there that is making sence good for you cutlerwoods (kim) i really dont get what business it is to anyone what you do with that property and we all know in life we all pay it is just some one like (anotherone) that has to try and start some shit in town they are just hateful peoople and they think we dont know how they are i dont live there. but this is really stupid that (anotherone) does not know what those people do for work and a lot of people do work from home like me i dont leave my home so does that mean i dont work it is really funny there bills must be getting paid as is mine

JUST A REMINDER!!! ANOTHERONE......THE TRUTH ALWAYS COMES OUT IN THE END... AND AGAIN I FEEL BAD FOR YOU!!! JEALOUSY IS AN EVIL THING!!! AND FOR WHO EVER THIS PERSON IS BASHING ON HERE I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THIS....PLEASE DO NOT LET THIS MORON BOTHER YOU..AS YOU CAN PLAINLY SEE THAT HE IS THE LOWLIFE HERE!!

I see someone is offended. So i guess i am done here. Goodbye

I have read the comments on this site, and heard alot of hate and disocontent..but what really got my attention is that the people in question who make that kind of money in such a short season can still be eligible to recieve welfare assistance. I happen to be a single mother of 2 children and make portion of what you'all make and am denied any foodstamps, fuel assistance and healthcare because I make too much. WOW. I that isn't an eye-opener!. I am certainly thankful for what I have and it is not much, but I sure would like to know your secret for getting these assistance programs while making that kind of dough.

NEWS FLASH!!!! This just in, the "lowlife" from Cutler is working today and it's even the weekend. I guess the freebies have all ran out. You people who think you know everything about everyone have a lot to learn.

looks to me like CutlerFisherman, CutlerMan, and AnotherOne are all the same people. Are fisherman really as good of typers as CutlerFishermans first post Looks like a womans work to me, differnent identities are easy to get in cyberworld looks like someone are trying to cover there tracks. all three names use same typing with the paragraphs lowercase i in middle of sentence and username capital letters in fisrst and second name of the username this is nothing to me but sounds like somepeople who are getting blamed could use this keeneye

Ok people, I would say enough is enough. Who cares what they do with their money. Who cares if they don't wave. Who really cares. Not me!!!!!! God gave me a beautiful and healthy family. Who could ask for anything more. Just shut up about this crap already.

after reading this I think I have a solution

1 Wave to everyone you meet

2 Quit lobster fishing after you pay for bait and fuel

3 use a horse and buggy for transportation

4 Tihs one is for the ladies make sure you wear baggy clothes because it seems to me that someone there is watching you and if you are over an a cup you might have a boob job

in case anyone is still reading... My family has lived in downeast Maine for two years and in that time I have become increasingly aware of the constant judgement, gossip, and general nastiness that seems to be the backbone of this community. I just wanted to say to you Jess and your friends and family that you have always struck me as friendly and kind and warm, never once have I felt that you were judgmental in any way. I think it is wonderful how much time and energy you put into your children and your community, and those in your community who are judging you based on material things ought to be ashamed of themselves. Life is full of choices, if you want to drive a fancy car you work for it, if you want to live in france and ride a donkey you can do that too, the value of either depends on your own wants and needs.

I am willing to say alot of you who have been checking this daily has missed my postings. Kim "CutlerWoods" sure what is it a couple of days every month? He can lift crates of lobsters and crabs and traps but yet he claims he has a bad back? Hmmm why is that so he can get some free money to live in your house.

For those who think the three of us are the same peope you are dead wrong.

Wow......what a big pissing contest this has turned into. I have been reading all of these comments and find this situation absolutely hilarious. Get over it already!

this has been very entertaing. has anyone thought that the name reggie also has 6 letters????

Sounds like the have not’s are jealous of the haves. Pathetic!!!!!!

I know many of you and have done work for you a time or two and I think it is to bad it has come down to this someday you people might need each just think of that

I know many of you and have done work for you a time or two and I think it is to bad it has come down to this someday you people might need each just think of that

I know many of you and have done work for you a time or two and I think it is to bad it has come down to this someday you people might need each just think of that

I know many of you and have done work for you a time or two and I think it is to bad it has come down to this someday you people might need each just think of that

The lobster rolls I had the other day were good. Under $6.00 a pound. Pretty cheap I say. I guess I'm paying for someone's boob job or some bling for the SUV LOL!!!!!!

OK.

I have been rereading the postings here for the last couple of days. And i need to say i am truly sorry for all the things i have said, which has led to alot of other very rude comments. I realize i am the one who started most of the real out of line postings, and i deeply regret it. Alot of people have been truly hurt by either my comments or ones others after me has said. I am also sorry to those who have been targeted as the ones responsible for my postings. Myself i have heard of 4 or 5 people who people are blaming for my postings. I wish there were a way to take back the things i have said and the things others has said as well. I wish i could come out and tell you all who i am, but for many reasons i can not do it. I hoepe you all can accept my apology. Friendtomany is right we all may need each other at some point in life. What i would like is for al the hatfuleness to stop. I wish Bangor Daily would close these comments as people are truly hurt by them. I wiah people would stop the finger pointing. Please believe me when i say if i could take back my actions i would in a heartbeat.

In Closing this will truly be my last posting here i have said it before but this time i mean it. Enough is Enough. I also ask all you other people to think again about the hurt your spreading and join me in not posting here anymore.

If the price of lobsters was high would the bickering be going on!

Sounds like your guilt got the better of you CutlerFisherman (or should I say Fisher WOMAN)? "Be sure your sin will find you out" You will be exposed...embarassed...humiliated, the list goes on and on, perhaps your family will have to endure the humiliation you have exposed them to. Yes, much of what you said was true. There has been a lot of talk of Cutler lately and everyone I have talked to has said, "But it's true"....Bottom line...The TRUTH HURTS. When someone exposes the truth to someone who is in denial it cuts deep, such as your comments of the cutler wives. It could have been said in a more appropriate way. The cutler wives took offense and got their feelings hurt, which is sad as well. I'm not saying the cutler wives aren't fine women because they are, it's just that when people talk of them there is an automatic "persona" that goes along with that title, sometimes at no fault of their own. I'm promising you that someday you will be revealed, whether here on earth or in heaven...if I were you I would take the punishment here. Something to think about because this web site will be around for a long long time for people to look at and remind themselves of how much they were hurt..