Virginia “Ginny” Oliver, known as Maine’s Lobster Lady, died on 21 January at age 105. The former stern‑woman, who began fishing at eight and worked for 97 years, was honored by Governor Janet Mills who praised her as an inspiration for future generations of fishers. Oliver’s long‑standing career in a male‑dominated industry earned her national media attention, a book, and an honorary invitation to join the Cardiff Royal Naval Association in Great Britain. She was celebrated at the Maine Lobster Festival, which named her grand marshal of the parade. Friends and family described her as humble, spirited and determined, saying she “liked being along the water” and would keep working as long as she could. The obituary noted that lobster prices rose from 28 cents to $6.14 per pound during her lifetime. After a fall at 103, Oliver retired from fishing and passed away two years later. Tributes from actor Mark Hamill, Pulitzer‑winning journalist Barbara Walsh and the state’s governor highlighted her legacy and the enduring spirit of Maine’s fishing community.

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