article_snippet: Waterways around the Northeast are beset by ice that is more than a foot thick in some places, making life miserable for those who make those who make their living on the water living on the water.
article_snippet: Scott Werner of Portland, Maine, said this winter has been 'a horror show' for lobster fishermen like himself.
article_snippet: The ice has prevented himself from getting himself out to fish in recent weeks, and cut into himself ability to make money in the already slow winter lobstering season, himself said. '
article_snippet: New lows: Portland Harbor in Maine is encountering more ice than ever thanks to the coldest February on record - several lobster boats were locked in the ice and ice breakers are needed to keep commerce flowing .
article_snippet: Iced waterways are a problem in other Northeast locations, such as off of Boston, where a commuter ferry carrying more than 100 passengers got delayed by about 45 minutes when it was slowed down by the coastal ice pack on February 20.
article_snippet: Landlocked: Lobster fishing boats are locked in ice at Widgery Wharf in Portland, Maine .
article_snippet: It was the coldest February on record in Portland according to National Weather Service records that go back to 1940.
article_snippet: The frigid temperatures froze more than ten lobster fishing boats in ice off of Portland, said Bill Needelman, New York City's waterfront coordinator.
article_snippet: Fewer fishermen have been able to pursue key food fish such as haddock and pollock, which has cut into landings at New York City's fish pier and lessened activity at the Portland Fish Exchange auction, he said.
article_snippet: Freezing conditions: A lobsterman looks out at the icy waters while checking on the condition of he boat in Portland, Maine - Ice clings to pilings at the high-tide mark in the background .
highlights_snippet: Scott Werner of Portland said this winter has been 'a horror show' for lobster fishermen like Scott Werner of Portland .
  
highlights_snippet: The ice has prevented Scott Werner of Portland from getting Scott Werner of Portland boat out to fish in recent weeks, and cut into Scott Werner of Portland ability to make money in the slow winter lobstering season .
  