The Stinson Seafood sardine cannery, the last such cannery in Maine (and in the United States), has closed its doors for good for economic reasons. The cannery, owned by Bumble Bee Foods LLC, employed approximately 130 people.
The first sardine cannery in Maine (and in the United States) opened in Eastport in 1875. Eventually an estimated 400 of these canneries were operating in Maine.
Although many people turn their noses up at sardines, I'm not one of them (actually there are very few foods that I do not like). I remember Mom preparing sardine sandwiches many times for my lunch at school ( I do like the California sardines - packed in tomato sauce - a little better).
News reports on the closing:
Kennebec Journal: Last Maine sardine cannery shuts today (15 APR 10)
MSN: Last US sardine cans being packed in Maine (14 APR 10)
Background Information:
Maine Coast Sardine History Museum, Jonesport, ME
Prospect Harbor, Maine
New England Fishery Management Council
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