I love you, The Onion.

The Associated Press reports that Maine lobstermen caught a record number of lobsters last year — and as a result, prices are dropping:

The Department of Marine Resources announced that lobstermen caught 75.6 million pounds last year, up 8 percent from 2008. But the value of the catch fell $23 million, to $221.7 million. … That’s $96 million less than its peak value in 2005. … Lobstermen last year got an average of $2.93 a pound, roughly the same price they were getting in 1998. They averaged $3.50 a pound in 2008 and $4.39 a pound in 2007.

CNN has a short video interview with a Florida lobsterman about the work he does and the state of the industry:

Gaga’s hilarity yesterday inspired me to re-explore some of my favorite lobster clothings, and I found these, again. I still want them.

Nike Lobster Dunks.

They appear to be neither findable nor affordable, unless you are a men’s 9.5.

They come to your doorstep in a crate, which is a nice touch.

Speaking of nice things that are of Maine, my beloved L.L. Bean is getting a face lift, in the form of L.L. Bean Signature. It launches officially March 15th.

No mom jeans here- it’s helmed by Alex Carleton, the founder of fashion label Rogues Gallery. I like to go to Rogues when I’m in Portland and pretend I can afford things.

Oh lumberjack chic, I am powerless to you.