ROCKLAND, Maine — Virginia "Ginny" Oliver, also known as Maine's "Lobster Lady," has turned 104.
Despite her admirable age, Virginia still goes out lobstering. Wayne Gray, who attended her birthday celebration, told NEWS CENTER Maine that while she hasn't hit the water just yet this year, she did renew her fishing license and plans to haul some traps.
Lobstering isn't the only thing Virginia is recognized for. Most recently, she was offered a membership in the Cardiff Royal Naval Association in Great Britain, and proudly accepted it, according to Gray.
Virginia's son Max, who just turned 80, is also still lobstering and plans to put his traps in the water this year, Gray said.
She started lobstering with her father and older brother when she was just eight years old, making this her 96th year hauling traps.
Born on Claredon Street in Rockland at her parents' home in June of 1920, the centenarian still lives on the same street but in a different house where she raised her four children. All four of her children lobster, and her late husband did, too.
In 2021, Virginia told 207 that what she likes best about lobstering is "being the boss." She said she doesn't go out if she doesn't want to, but likes the independence that life on the water has afforded her and her family.
Virginia's story has also been featured in an illustrated children's book titled "The Lobster Lady—Maine’s 102-year-old Legend," designed by Maine residents Barbara Walsh and Shelby Crouse.
You can watch 207's story on Virginia here.