U.S. Sen. Angus King mentioned the University of Maine during an interview with Mainebiz that focused on energy. King also shared his thoughts on strengthening the state’s economy by expanding broadband in rural areas and finding new uses for forest products. In response to a question about the shutdown of many paper mills, King said […]
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The University of Maine was mentioned in a Bangor Daily News article about 14-year-old John Bapst High School student Jaelin Roberts and her passion for baking macarons. Two months ago, Jaelin and her her mother Joan launched Simply Macarons by Jaelin, a line of macarons in 14 different flavors. Since the Roberts operate out of […]
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A study released by the Maine Brewers’ Guild and conducted by the University of Maine School of Economics was cited in a Mainebiz report about craft breweries pledging to use more local grains in their beers. The study found there are close to 90 craft brewers in the state making a $228 million economic impact […]
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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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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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Mainebiz and the Associated Press reported the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recommended over $1.5 million in Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program funding for six fisheries research projects in Maine, including two at the University of Maine. The goal of the Saltonstall-Kennedy program is to fund projects that address the needs of fishing communities, optimize economic […]
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An economic impact study conducted by the University of Maine was mentioned in a Seatrade Cruise News article about two Bar Harbor ballot questions regarding the passenger ship business. One measure would limit the size of ships coming alongside the town, and would give voters the right to decide the daily passenger cap, according to […]
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A study released by the Maine Brewers’ Guild and conducted by the University of Maine School of Economics was cited in the Portland Press Herald article, “Maine Beer Box begins voyage to give local brews international exposure.” The custom-made shipping container filled with Maine craft beer is heading to Reykjavik, Iceland, where the beers will […]
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The Associated Press reported the number of young lobsters is declining in the Gulf of Maine despite years of record-breaking harvests, according to University of Maine marine scientist Rick Wahle. Wahle quantifies the population of baby lobsters in the Gulf at monitoring sites in New England and Canada every year. His American Lobster Settlement Index, […]
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The Associated Press, Portland Press Herald and WABI (Channel 5) advanced the 11th International Conference & Workshop on Lobster Biology and Management taking place June 4–9 in Portland. Scientists will meet to discuss how a changing ocean environment and global economy is affecting the biology and business of lobsters, the Press Herald reported. More than […]
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