oyster farming
Coverage of oyster farming in the Nexus archive.
- Platner’s ‘living on the sea’ claim dismantled by critics as financial docs paint a different picture
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner claimed to 'make a living on the sea' but financial disclosures reveal most of his income comes from veteran’s disability payments. His oyster farming generates minimal revenue, and his business is valued at $50,000–$100,000, with additional income from a clerical harbor master role. Critics argue his claim misrepresents his financial reality.
- Platner’s ‘living on the sea’ claim dismantled by critics as financial docs paint a different picture
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner claimed to earn a living through oyster farming and harbor work, but financial disclosures reveal most of his income comes from veteran’s disability payments. His oyster farming business generates minimal revenue, and his business assets are valued between $50,000 and $100,000, according to reports.