The Free Press and the Associated Press reported “The Art of Climate Science,” an exhibit of photography and artwork illustrating the diverse research activities of students, faculty and staff of the University of Maine Climate Change Institute, will be on display June 16–Sept. 29 at UMaine’s Hutchinson Center in Belfast. An opening reception will be held […]
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Mainebiz reported on the final competition in this year’s Top Gun Showcase. The Maine Center for Entrepreneurial Development, along with its partners, the University of Maine, MaineStream Finance and the Lewiston/Auburn Economic Growth Council, announced the winners of this year’s Top Gun Showcase, June 7 in Portland. Eight participants from the Bangor, Rockport, Lewiston/Auburn and […]
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David Yarborough, a wild blueberry specialist at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, spoke with the Associated Press for the article, “Fear of losing blueberry growers as prices drop, crop soars.” Wild blueberry prices to farmers have plunged from nearly a dollar a pound in 2011 to around 25 to 30 cents per pound last […]
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Ellen Mallory, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension specialist and associate professor of sustainable agriculture, was a recent guest on Maine Public’s “Maine Calling” radio show. The episode focused on efforts to support and promote the Maine grain economy.
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Jim McConnon, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension specialist and professor of economics at UMaine, spoke with the Morning Sentinel for an article about Madison, Maine tomato-growing company Backyard Farms being sold to Mastronardi Produce Ltd., of Kingsville, Ontario, Canada. McConnon said these kinds of deals are standard across all industries, and the purchase could […]
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Mark Brewer, a political science professor at the University of Maine, was cited in an Associated Press report on Sen. Angus King’s comments during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing in Washington. A day before former FBI Director James Comey’s testimony, King captured attention for a barb aimed at Michael Rogers, the director of the National […]
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The Bangor Daily News interviewed Frank Drummond, an insect ecology professor at the University of Maine, about a type of fungus with zombie-like qualities that could threaten the state’s wild blueberry crop. Drummond said although the mummy berry disease is probably the most serious blueberry disease, it’s not well understood. Drummond and other UMaine researchers […]
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Griffin Dill, an integrated pest management professional with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, spoke with WLBZ (Channel 2) for a report about Maine residents claiming to see more black flies this year. Dill said the amount of black flies you see depends on where you live; with more being found close to water sources. […]
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WVII (Channel 7) reported on a recently launched website developed by University of Maine researchers. The website features a database of more than 6,000 community-based renewable energy projects nationwide. The website will aid those interested in pursuing group, shared, municipal or nonprofit energy projects to connect, learn from each other and develop. “Mainers can look […]
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David Handley, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension specialist of vegetables and small fruits, spoke with Maine Public for a report about this season’s strawberry crop. Handley said the cold, wet spring means a later start this year. “There’ll be some berries to pick in southern Maine next week, maybe a few this weekend, but […]
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