MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM • July 21, 2024
Seasonal seafood restaurants dot Maine’s coastline from York to Eastport. They date back about a century. Like lighthouses, rocky beaches and lobster (which they inevitably prepare), they are practically synonymous with Maine. From lobster shacks (with decks, walk-up windows and picnic tables) to their plusher siblings (with roofs and dining rooms), these scenic, quintessential eateries are imprinted on the memories of generations of Mainers and visitors. But as the string of storms that pummeled the state’s coastline last winter demonstrated, such cherished summertime destinations are at grave risk from climate change. And not just the physical structures, either; the fast-warming waters in the Gulf of Maine threaten their menus of local fish and seafood.