Lubec imposes vessel‑length limit at pier after collision

Lubec imposes vessel‑length limit at pier after collision

This story appears as part of a collaboration to strengthen investigative journalism in Maine between the BDN and The Maine Monitor. Read more about the partnership. LUBEC, Maine — Early on Feb. 10, Cooke Aquaculture’s Ocean Provider collided with Lubec’s newly rebuilt commercial pier, damaging three of the recently installed pilings. A 14‑inch piling buckled under the impact, and two 12‑inch pilings cracked, according to Ralph Dennison, the har…