The Boston Globe published the article “A look at rare lobsters caught in New England,” which cites statistics from the Lobster Institute at the University of Maine. The article includes photos of and information on rare crustaceans caught in New England in recent years. Each type of lobster — blue, yellow-orange, calico, split-color and albino […]
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Elizabeth Neiman, an assistant professor in both English and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the University of Maine, wrote an article for the Bangor Daily News titled, “‘Cisgender’ is now in the dictionary. It reminds us to reflect on our gender identity.” Cisgender, or “someone whose sense of personal identity corresponds to the sex […]
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Morning Ag Clips reported the University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host “Savor the Season — A Food Preservation Weekend” at the 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Blueberry Cove in Tenants Harbor, Oct. 2–4. The weekend will be devoted to learning food preservation methods and techniques from Master Food Preserver educators, according to the […]
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The Associated Press reported University of Maine scientists are working on a project to use DNA to locate invasive fish species in rivers and lakes. Michael Kinnison, professor of evolutionary applications at UMaine, is leading the project that will adapt emerging environmental DNA (eDNA) approaches to detect the presence of invasive species, and other aquatic […]
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WMTW (Channel 8 in Portland) reported on the land-based aquafarm Acadia Harvest. The startup is part of an $8 million collaboration with the University of Maine and is housed at UMaine’s Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research in Franklin. The company grows yellowtail to market size using land-based aquaculture production, and is providing fresh warm-water fish […]
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A 2011 study by the University of Maine School of Economics was cited in the Bangor Daily News article, “How Maine towns are trying to throw away less and save more.” The study found 22 percent of what Mainers throw away can be recycled and 38 percent composted, according to the article.
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WVII (Channel 7) reported on a Young Authors Camp put on by the Maine Writing Project at the University of Maine. More than 40 students in grades 3–12 are participating in the weeklong program that encourages youth to explore their imagination and writing skills. Students are challenged to develop their writing in a variety of […]
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The Bangor Daily News reported former WNBA player Edniesha Curry has been named an assistant coach for the University of Maine women’s basketball team. “She is a gifted skill instructor and motivator and will bring tremendous energy to our program,” head coach Richard Barron said. “Coach Eddie has an infectious personality and enthusiasm which I […]
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Michael Howard, a philosophy professor at the University of Maine, was quoted in The Des Moines Register article, “Socialist battle cry: Frustrated voters look to Sanders.” Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, a Vermont U.S. senator who describes himself as a democratic socialist, has been gaining support among voters who are looking to socialist-leaning policies in response […]
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USA Today, ABC News, UPI, WMTW (Channel 8 in Portland) and the Portland Press Herald cited statistics from the Lobster Institute at the University of Maine for a report about an orange and brown split-colored lobster that was found at the Pine Point Fisherman’s Co-Op in Scarborough. According to researchers at the institute, the chances […]
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