University of Maine marine scientist Bob Steneck was quoted in a Business Insider Australia article about high lobster prices due to a surging demand and abnormal ocean conditions. Lobster prices usually go down in the summer as lobster fishermen bring in more soft-shelled lobsters, but not this year, according to the article. Lobsters usually molt […]
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The Bangor Daily News reported the beginning of the blueberry harvest has been delayed in the Cherryfield area, which could mean a lower than average harvest for the year. David Yarborough, a blueberry specialist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and professor in the School of Food and Agriculture, said harvesting that was originally […]
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Rick Wahle, a University of Maine research professor at the Darling Marine Center, was quoted in the Bloomberg Business article, “Lucky lobsters jam China flights, sending U.S. prices to record.” Every week for the past seven months, about 60,000 live lobsters are shipped from Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Shanghai, according to the article. A surge […]
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The Kennebec Journal reported Highmoor Farm, the University of Maine’s research farm in Monmouth, reported significant crop damage from a recent hail storm. Renae Moran, a tree fruit specialist with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, said the farm sustained a complete apple crop loss because of the hail. The fruit will likely still be used […]
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Mark Brewer, a political science professor at the University of Maine, spoke with the Bangor Daily News for an article about the Democratic primary for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. Although the primary isn’t for 10 months, the race has become competitive with Bangor City Councilor Joe Baldacci recently joining Emily Cain, a former legislator from […]
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Mainebiz reported on a new startup accelerator program offered by the University of Maine and Maine Technology Institute. The pilot program, called Scratchpad Accelerator, starts Aug. 31 in Bangor for up to three startups that have “high-growth potential.” Scratchpad is accepting applications online through Aug. 14. After the deadline closes, Scratchpad will choose businesses that […]
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Kate Warner, a Ph.D. student in ecology and environmental sciences at the University of Maine, and Mario Teisl, director of the UMaine School of Economics and professor of resource economics and policy, wrote the Bangor Daily News article, “Why there’s cause for concern with Maine’s water supply.” The article is a summary of “Water Quality […]
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The August 2105 issue of Down East magazine describes the recently published “Historical Atlas of Maine,” as a sophisticated, accessible book that “visualizes everything you never realized you wanted to know about Maine history.” The atlas is the brainchild of the late Burton Hatlen, a former University of Maine professor of English. The 208-page book, […]
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Boothbay Register published a University of Maine news release announcing the new director of the Darling Marine Center in Walpole. Heather Leslie, a leading conservation scientist, was named director of the center effective Aug. 1, 2015. Leslie is a marine scientist with expertise in coastal marine ecology; human-environment interactions, particularly those related to coastal marine […]
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Artist Anna Hepler spoke with Bangor Metro about her current exhibit at the University of Maine Museum of Art in downtown Bangor. “Anna Hepler: Blind Spot” is on display through Sept. 19. The exhibit features small ceramics and metal sculptures, according to the article. Most of the art featured in the show was created this […]
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