A University of Maine Cooperative Extension bulletin was cited in the Parent Herald article, “Internet addiction disorder linked to health, family, emotional problems — what are the common symptoms?” Internet addiction affects people of many ages, but it is most likely to affect children’s development neurologically and physically when parents spend more time with screens […]
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David Yarborough, a blueberry specialist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and professor in the School of Food and Agriculture, was quoted in an Ellsworth American article, “Area blueberry growers hoping for rain.” Without more rain, this year’s blueberry crop — a $250 million industry in Maine — will be average, according to the […]
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The Bangor Daily News reported The University of Maine System Board of Trustees approved spending up to $9 million for the future Cooperative Extension Diagnostic and Research Center. The laboratory will help scientists study pest management and threats to human and animal health across the state, according to the article. It will be the only […]
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Container garden advice from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension was included in the Farm and Dairy article “How to manage common garden problems.” Although container gardens are beneficial for growers with limited space, and pest management can be simpler, problems can arise, according to the article. UMaine Extension lists insufficient sunlight, too much nitrogen, […]
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The Portland Press Herald reported on the inaugural Camp North Woods, held at the University of Maine 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Bryant Pond in Oxford County. The five-day camp is staffed by the TV stars of Animal Planet’s “North Woods Law” and sponsored by the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Campers, ranging […]
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Fosters.com previewed a self-guided garden tour in York County from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 25. The eight-stop tour follows a route through South Berwick, Eliot, Kittery Point and York. It includes gardens owned, managed by or created in collaboration with University of Maine Cooperative Extension York County Master Gardener Volunteers. The tour […]
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David Yarborough, a blueberry specialist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, spoke with the Bangor Daily News about the anticipated success of this years growing season. Yarborough organized and moderated the annual meeting of blueberry growers from around the state — held at Blueberry Hill Farm in Jonesboro — this past Wednesday. Last year’s […]
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The program Harvest for Hunger — which connects gardeners with food-insecure neighbors who can benefit from donated fresh produce—was featured in a fosters.com news article about their unique program run by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. According to UMaine Extension educator Frank Wertheim, last year York County commercial and residential growers donated 50,000 pounds […]
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Stella Doyon, a master food preserver with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has a relish recipe in a book highlighted in the Knox News Sentinel. Linda Amendt, multi-time winner of culinary competitions at fairs, authored “Blue Ribbon Canning,” (Taunton Press, $21.95).
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The University of Maine 4-H Summer of Science Team was mentioned in a Bangor Daily News article about a collaborative picnic in Portland to nourish youth and combat food insecurity (https://bangordailynews.com/2015/07/10/health/portland-picnic-aims-to-combat-food-insecurity/). At the picnic, about 275 meals of sandwiches, chips and watermelon were given to those attending younger than 18 years old, according to the […]
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