Lobster Fisher Herb Baum II Faces Early Mornings in Kennebunkport
Herb Baum II begins 5 a.m. lobstering from Kennebunk River with his 35-foot boat Kathy B and 455 Oldsmobile engine. He nets 400 traps aided by Earl Beauchemin and Mike Harlow, noting today’s catch exceeds past years and advocating simpler licensing to curb part timers. He stresses love of the sea, family life in Kennebunkport, and a pragmatic view of fishing laws.