Blue Sky in the News

VillageSoup Reports on Green Crab Summit, Provides Audio

The VillageSoup reported on the Maine Green Crab Summit held at the University of Maine and posted audio from the conference on its website. Several hundred fishermen, regulators and scientists gathered for the conference to talk about the invasive European green crab and the effects it has on the state’s coastal and marine resources. Attendees […]

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BDN Reports on Green Crab Summit at UMaine

The Bangor Daily News reported on the Maine Green Crab Summit held at the University of Maine. Several hundred fishermen, regulators and scientists gathered for the conference to talk about the invasive European green crab and the effects it has on the state’s coastal and marine resources. Attendees and presenters talked about different approaches for […]

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MPBN, WVII Cover Green Crab Summit

The Maine Public Broadcasting Network and WVII (Channel 7) reported on the Maine Green Crab Summit held at the University of Maine. Scientists, state officials and fishermen met to discuss the invasive European green crab and the effects it has on the state’s coastal and marine resources, including shellfish harvesting. Attendees and presenters talked about […]

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Media Report on National Recognition of Cosgrove, Mulumba

Jack Cosgrove, head coach of the University of Maine football team, finished third in voting for the Eddie Robinson Award, and freshman linebacker Christophe Mulumba placed sixth in voting for the Jerry Rice FCS Rookie of the Year recognition, The Sports Network announced. The Portland Press Herald, WLBZ (Channel 2), Bangor Daily News and WABI […]

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Media Advance Green Crab Summit at UMaine

The Associated Press previewed the Dec. 16 Maine Green Crab Summit at the University of Maine. Maine officials, researches and fisherman are expected to discuss the invasive European green crab and the effects it has on the state’s coastal and marine resources. Maine Sea Grant, Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR), Maine Coastal Program and […]

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WVII Reports on Francis Crowe Society Inductions

WVII (Channel 7) reported on the University of Maine College of Engineering’s Francis Crowe Society induction ceremony. Dean Dana Humphrey said “it’s an accomplishment for those graduating to take with them into the world, as well as an honor for those who have become distinguished in their careers.” The society is named in honor of […]

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UMaine Offshore Wind Project Focus of BDN Editorial, Working Waterfront Article

The Maine Aqua Ventus 1 pilot project, the proposed floating offshore wind project led by the University of Maine and its partner companies, was the focus of the Bangor Daily News editorial “How to prepare for Maine’s next big, windy industry.” The Working Waterfront also published an article about the concern of Monhegan residents over […]

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Cosgrove Named Co-Coach of Year, Media Report

The Portland Press Herald, Morning Sentinel, WABI (Channel 5), Bangor Daily News and WGME (Channel 13) reported Jack Cosgrove, head coach of the University of Maine football team, was named Co-Coach of the Year for Region 1 of the Football Championship Subdivision by the American Football Coaches Association. This is the first time Cosgrove has […]

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WVII Covers Second Big Gig Pitch-Off Event

WVII (Channel 7) reported on the second pitch-off event for the Big Gig, a program designed to bring together innovators and entrepreneurs in the Bangor-Orono area and offer networking opportunities. The Big Gig was started by a partnership between the University of Maine, Old Town, Orono, and Husson University and is supported by Blackstone Accelerates […]

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