A Bangor Daily News story about the impacts of the recession on children and young adults included comments from UMaine economist George Criner. Responding to data released Thursday that shows more Mainers were living in poverty in 2010 than in any of the previous four years, Criner said entitlement programs help but are become unsustainable. […]
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Research being conducted by UMaine forensic anthropologist Marcella Sorg was mentioned in a Central Maine Morning Sentinel story about a 709-acre tract of land in rural Somerset County, Maine, that will be used as a place for disabled veterans to hunt and a variety of other uses, including Sorg’s research. Sorg, who works with the […]
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The Bangor Daily News had an article about a visit to the UMaine campus by United Nations hunger expert Douglass Coutts, who spoke Wednesday at Buchanan Alumni House. John Rebar, UMaine Cooperative Extension director, announced the formation of a UMaine chapter of Universities Fighting World Hunger which will be organized by M. Susan Erich, a […]
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UMaine’s research into the area of integrated multitrophic aquaculture (IMTA) was noted in a Working Waterfront story co-written by Catherine Schmitt, the communications coordinator for the UMaine-based Maine Sea Grant. The story cited research into the relationship between mussels and salmon to influence each other’s health, which is currently being overseen by Ian Bricknell, director […]
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The Lewiston Sun Journal has a story about the Maine Public Broadcasting Network series “Sustainable Maine,” which will feature scientists from UMaine and other educational institutions around the state as they work together with fishermen and loggers. The series will show how the group seeks to balance economic growth with environmental sensitivity and local traditions […]
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The University of Maine Center on Aging recently received two grants from the United Way of Eastern Maine to continue two popular programs, the Center’s RSVP organization of community volunteers over the age of 55, and the RSVP Bone Builders exercise education program.
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A report that appeared Portland television station WCSH about the boost cruise ships provide to local businesses noted research done by UMaine economists Todd Gabe and Jim McConnon. The 2008 study found that each cruise ship passenger spends between $80 and $110 in port. Contact: Jessica Bloch, 207-581-3777
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The University of Maine Center on Aging Director Len Kaye was interviewed for a Channel 7 (WVII) news report titled “Maine Eldercare” on why the state of Maine was ranked so high in a national AARP study of long term care services and support for older adults. The association rated Maine 8th in the nation. […]
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A 2008 UMaine study about the impact of cruise ship tourism in Maine was noted in a Portland Press Herald story about a new cruise ship pier in Portland. The study, by UMaine economists Todd Gabe and James McConnon, estimated that every 47,000 passengers generate 69 to 96 jobs in the local economy. Contact: Jessica […]
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Cod Academy, a year-long program in Maine that was launched by the Maine Aquaculture Association in partnership with UMaine and others, was featured in a Voice of America radio report. The academy teaches students who to manage a floating fish farm. Contact: Jessica Bloch, 207-581-3777
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