__ things (lobsters, lighthouses, etc.) (5)

I believe the answer is:

maine

(Other definitions for maine that I've seen before include "US state, capital Augusta (5)" , "The USA's Pine Tree State" , "New England state" , "American state, capital Augusta" , "North-east American state" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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