Lift All Boats is teaming up with Luke’s Lobster in Portland, Maine, for a Dine & Donate and raffle night on Tuesday, Oct. 27, raising money to help young fishermen travel to Seattle for the National Future Fishermen’s Summit at the Pacific Marine Expo.
The fundraiser will run from 4 to 9 p.m. at Luke’s Lobster, 60 Portland Pier. A portion of the restaurant’s proceeds during the event will help cover travel, lodging, meals, and conference registration for Lift All Boats students attending the summit. Guests who want their meal to count toward the fundraiser should check in at the Lift All Boats table when they arrive. Raffle tickets featuring prizes donated by local businesses and organizations will also be available.
Lift All Boats, a Maine-based pre-apprenticeship and mentorship program, works to introduce students from non-lobstering backgrounds to the commercial fishing industry. Participants receive student lobster licenses, gear, and training, along with mentorship from working lobstermen as they gain experience on the water…