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Archive for 2008/09


Bionic Lobster

This is an advertisement for a multi tool…it’s pretty darn funny!

Fire Destroys Landmark Lobster Wholesaler

Fire at James Hook & Co
Fire destroyed Boston’s landmark lobster wholesaler James Hook & Co. early this morning. The cause of the seven-alarm fire is undetermined and no injuries were reported. One of the owners, Ed Hook, said that the business is run by third and fourth generations of his family. “Everyone’s just in shock,” […]

Lobster Thief Caught with 6,000 Lobster Tails

He planted a wide network of makeshift lobster habitats composed of concrete and scrap metal. He cruised through a national marine sanctuary in his Wahoo fishing boat, plucking thousands of lobsters from the protected waters, possibly causing long-term environmental harm. He kept 1,500 pounds of meaty lobster tails in a home freezer, preparing to sell […]