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PublishedAugust 9, 2022
Heat, humidity no problem for participants in return of festival road races
Correction for name of 10K female winner: Hundreds invade city Sunday morning to run/walk one, 3.1 or 6.2 miles in 75th celebration of popular Maine Lobster Festival. Perry Lebreton, Lea Apostolides earn firsts in 10K, while Connor Daigle, Isabella Anderson best in 5K. Includes video, more than 100 photos.
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PublishedAugust 8, 2022
Brotherly love: Maine Lobster Festival crate race proves family affair
Genthner siblings of Owls Head — Aiden, 12, and Kobe, 9 — rule as crustacean king and prince as popular event returns after two years in dry dock. Includes video and more than 100 photos.
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PublishedJuly 29, 2022
‘Lobster Lady’ children’s book signing at festival
Barbara Walsh's true story about Ginny Oliver, the oldest lobster trapper in Maine, is illustrated by Shelby J. Crouse. See Walsh in the Children's Tent Aug. 5 and the Heritage Tent Aug. 6 (along with an appearance by Oliver).
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PublishedJuly 27, 2022
Maine Lobster Festival Big Parade returns to Main Street
Local lobstering legend Virginia Oliver, aka, The Lobster Lady, was chosen to be the 2020 Grand Marshal.
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PublishedJune 29, 2022
Maine Lobster Festival announces 2022 Sea Princesses, Coronation Judges
Five young ladies vie for crown in Festival competition.
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PublishedJune 23, 2022
Maine Lobster Festival seeks contestants for Seafood Cooking Contest
Amateur chefs as young as 18 years old are invited to apply for a chance to compete for $525 in prize money. First place will receive $200, second place will receive $175, and third place will receive $150.
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PublishedJune 18, 2022
Maine Lobster Festival invites artists to enter Open Juried Art Show
All entries must be dropped off at the Maine Lobster Festival Volunteer Office on Sunday, July 31, or Monday, Aug. 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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PublishedJune 2, 2022
Maine Lobster Festival extends deadline for Sea Goddess applications
The Sea Goddess will receive a cash prize of $2,000, the Crown Princess will receive $1,000, and Miss Congeniality will receive $250. The Sea Goddess will represent the Midcoast and the Maine lobster industry throughout the year at various festivals and events.
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PublishedMay 31, 2022
Maine Lobster Festival donates to Oceanside Project Graduation, Coastal Children’s Museum
Festival donates $1,000 to Oceanside and $750 to Children's Museum.
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PublishedApril 15, 2022
Maine Lobster Festival accepting applications for 2022 Maine Sea Goddess Ambassador
Applicants must be a high school graduate between the ages of 17 and 21 at the time of coronation and a Maine resident. The application deadline is May 22, 2022.
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