Fire Destroys Last Wild Blueberry Rake Maker | Bangor News

A fire destroyed Ike Hubbard’s 35-year-old blueberry rake workshop in Jonesport, Maine, just weeks before harvest—wiping out his entire inventory, equipment, and livelihood. At 84, Hubbard, the self-proclaimed “rake manufacturer of the United States,” is determined to rebuild, with community support rallying around him via a GoFundMe to cover cleanup, pay employees, and construct a fire-resistant metal workshop. He aims to return to work by fall, proving that passion and perseverance can outlast disaster. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f36e75f2db3bd36b