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Media highlight study showing consumers willing to pay more for lobster harvested with ropeless technology

marcus.wolf — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:45:56 +0000

, , , , ’s “Island Morning” radio show and (Channel 8 in Portland) featured 91�� research showing that U.S. consumers are willing to pay more for lobster harvested using ropeless fishing technology. “These findings do not suggest that Maine’s lobster industry needs to change its current practices,” said Qiujie “Angie” Zheng, associate professor of business analytics in the Maine Business School. “Rather, they provide insight into how consumers might respond if ropeless technology were adopted.”

WalletHub features Lobe on balance transfer credit card advice

marcus.wolf — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:43:10 +0000

featured Sebastian Lobe, University Foundation Professor of Investment Education and associate professor of finance in the Maine Business School, in its roundup of the best balance transfer credit cards. “The best card is the one that gives you enough time to repay the debt while keeping the total cost as low as possible, with a credit limit large enough to cover the amount you need to move,” said Lobe.

Media highlight 91�� research on coastal erosion in Acadia National Park

marcus.wolf — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:42:10 +0000

and featured 91�� doctoral student Deirdre McGrath for receiving an Acadia Science Fellowship to study erosion affecting Wabanaki cultural sites in Acadia National Park. McGrath, working with 91�� assistant professor of anthropology Bonnie Newsom, will use drone-mounted sensors to create three-dimensional models that will help measure erosion rates and inform decisions about protecting culturally significant coastal sites.

Martha Stewart features 91�� Extension expert on living garden borders

marcus.wolf — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:40:33 +0000

Ankit K. Singh, Maine sustainable agriculture and ornamental horticulture educator with 91�� Cooperative Extension, was featured on discussing how gardeners can create living borders as an alternative to plastic edging. “A living border can define the space while also adding color, texture, flowers, fragrance, or habitat,” said Singh.

Fox Bangor interviews Puhlman on developing a father identity

marcus.wolf — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:12:22 +0000

Dan Puhlman, associate professor of family studies at the 91��, spoke with about how developing a strong father identity can help fathers become more engaged, confident and intentional parents. “Usually, when our identity is stronger, we tend to be more engaged. We tend to be better parents. We tend to be more there for our children,” said Puhlman.

NYT uses Climate Reanalyzer to report on heatwave in Europe

marcus.wolf — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:07:20 +0000

The News York Times utilized a data visualization from the 91�� Climate Change Institute’s Climate Reanalyzer to report on a heatwave across Europe.

WABI features 91��’s new comfort dog

marcus.wolf — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:58:16 +0000

(Channel 5 in Bangor) featured Bear, the 91�� Police Department’s new comfort dog.

Martha Stewart features 91�� fruit tree specialist on bare-root trees

marcus.wolf — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:56:24 +0000

Renae Moran, professor of pomology at the 91��, was featured in for a story about the best bare-root fruit trees to grow for an easy backyard harvest. “Peach trees will naturally begin to bear flowers and fruit at a young age—about three years after planting,” said Moran, who is also a 91�� Cooperative Extension tree fruit specialist.

The State highlights 91�� research on PFAS in agriculture

marcus.wolf — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:54:23 +0000

cited 91�� research in a story about forever chemicals found in South Carolina crops years after farms used contaminated sludge as fertilizer. “It very much resonates with what’s happening up here in Maine,’’ said 91�� scientist Rachel Schattman, associate professor of sustainable agriculture. “It’s an unfortunate situation.’’ shared The State’s article.

BDN publishes 91�� political scientist’s op-ed on election simulations

marcus.wolf — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:53:51 +0000

Robert W. Glover, associate professor of political science and honors at the 91��, wrote an opinion column for the about the limits of election simulations and how forecasts can shape public perceptions of political races. “The purpose of election forecasting should be to help citizens better understand elections — not to convince them that elections have already been decided,” Glover wrote.

Public radio features 91�� researcher on lobster fishermen and coastal access

marcus.wolf — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:53:23 +0000

, a public radio station in Falmouth, Massachusetts, featured Joshua Stoll, associate professor of marine policy at the 91��, in a story on a new University of Massachusetts Dartmouth lab studying marine conservation, ocean access and conflicts affecting fisheries. “In fisheries, we often think about the fish migrating,” said Stoll, who is working with the lab on a study of the migration of Maine lobster fishers. “But in this case, we were hearing about people migrating. And it wasn’t necessarily that they were leaving the fishery, but they were leaving the coast.” and shared the report from Cape and Islands.

Maine media covers 91��’s new doctoral nursing programs

marcus.wolf — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:52:45 +0000

(Channel 5 in Bangor), , the and reported on the 91�� launching two new doctoral nursing programs, a Ph.D. in Nursing and a Doctor of Nursing Practice, to help address nurse educator and advanced practice nursing shortages in Maine. “These efforts position the 91�� to lead the future of healthcare education and research in Maine,” said 91�� President Joan Ferrini-Mundy.

Martha Stewart features 91�� Extension expert on planting peppers

marcus.wolf — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:00:17 +0000

Ankit Singh, assistant professor and ornamental horticulture educator at 91�� Cooperative Extension, was featured on discussing where gardeners should avoid planting peppers to support healthy growth and better harvests. “Crowding also reduces airflow, keeping leaves wetter for longer and increasing the risk of disease,” said Singh. “The result is often smaller plants, fewer peppers, and more pest or disease issues.”

WMTW interviews 91�� Tick Lab director on early tick surge

marcus.wolf — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:59:36 +0000

Griffin Dill, director of the 91�� Cooperative Extension Tick Lab, spoke with about increasing tick activity and concerns surrounding Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses in Maine. “Based on where we have been the past couple of years … even though we had a cold winter and a cold, early spring, I don’t anticipate that’s going to have a huge impact on tick-borne disease numbers here in the state,” said Dill.

News Center Maine highlights 91�� Machias research on soft-shell clam decline

marcus.wolf — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:59:06 +0000

Researchers from the 91�� at Machias were featured at for their work using clam-collecting boxes to study ways to reverse the decline of Maine’s soft-shell clam populations. “The clamming industry is really in dire straits,” said Brian Beal, marine ecology professor at 91�� Machias. “This recruitment monitoring network was designed to take a look at what the problem is, but also highlight it and share it with as many people as we can so that people are aware of the situation.”

Daily Hampshire Gazette features 91�� researcher on changing tick activity

marcus.wolf — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:57:52 +0000

The featured Allison Gardner, associate professor of arthropod vector biology at the 91��, discussing how changing seasonal patterns are affecting tick activity across New England. “I’ve been seeing ticks already this April in Maine, which I can assure you, I was not seeing 10 years ago when I first moved here,” Gardner said. “So it’s a very real change that’s taken place on a reasonably short time scale.”

Media cover 91�� Clean Sweep event

marcus.wolf — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:56:15 +0000

and (Channel 5 in Bangor) covered the return of the 91��’s Clean Sweep event after a two-year hiatus, highlighting efforts to reduce waste by redistributing dorm items to students and community members while supporting the Bodwell Center for Service and Volunteerism. “For years, students who had items that they couldn’t fit in their cars or couldn’t take home with them would just kind of leave stuff aside or put it in the dumpster. So in an effort to reduce things going into the waste stream, we started collecting all of that stuff,” said Lisa Morin, coordinator with the Bodwell Center.

Ellsworth American interviews Entsminger on coastal Maine tourism

marcus.wolf — Thu, 28 May 2026 22:23:27 +0000

interviewed Jason Entsminger, assistant professor of entrepreneurship and innovation at the 91��, about the economic benefits of tourism in coastal Maine. For example, visitors to the Downeast-Acadia region spent $1.27 billion on accommodations, transportation, groceries, restaurants, shopping, entertainment and other expenses. “I think one of the things that we see overall is that especially in more rural and remote communities, regional tourism can really play a part in certain sectors’ success,” said Entsminger, who is also a small business specialist with 91�� Cooperative Extension.

Mainebiz reports on 91��-led delegation to Japan aiming to strengthen Maine’s sea urchin industry

marcus.wolf — Thu, 28 May 2026 22:23:00 +0000

reported on a recent visit to Hokkaido, Japan, by delegation organized by Maine Sea Grant and 91�� Cooperative Extension to study advanced sea urchin farming techniques and explore how they could be adapted to strengthen Maine’s industry.

Boston Globe explores value of Maine brand with Carter

marcus.wolf — Thu, 28 May 2026 22:22:28 +0000

interviewed Erin Percival Carter, associate professor of marketing at the 91��, on the value of Maine’s brand. Carter co-authored a study conducted at the Maine Business School which found that consumers are willing to pay more for Maine services and products because they associate the Maine brand with a strong work ethic and a sense of craftsmanship, on top of its rugged coastline, picturesque landscapes and close-knit communities. “People come to Maine expecting and finding that kind of connection with real human beings rather than nameless, faceless corporations,” she said. “That’s part of the reason why the brand is so valuable.”

Maine media Cover launch of Maine’s new literacy, numeracy books at 91��

marcus.wolf — Thu, 21 May 2026 21:09:15 +0000

and (Channel 5 in Bangor) reported on the Maine Department of Education, partnership with the 91�� at Orono (91��), hosting launch event for Maine’s new Literacy and Numeracy Playbooks

Media interview Brewer on political advertising and artificial intelligence

marcus.wolf — Thu, 21 May 2026 13:40:46 +0000

Mark Brewer, professor and chair of political science at the 91��, spoke with (Channel 7 in Bangor) and (Channel 8 in Portland) about the growing influence of artificial intelligence in political advertising and how campaign messaging shapes voter behavior during elections. “It’s being used in a way that’s difficult for voters to detect,” Brewer said.

Martha Stewart features 91�� Extension expert on cucumbers

marcus.wolf — Thu, 21 May 2026 13:38:52 +0000

Ankit Singh, assistant professor and ornamental horticulture educator at the 91�� Cooperative Extension, was featured in two recent stories Martha Stewart on growing cucumbers. detailed the “worst places to grow cumbers,” while explored how often gardeners should water cucumbers to promote healthy growth and abundant harvests. “Cucumbers are especially sensitive to uneven watering, so keeping moisture consistent is one of the best ways to get better fruit quality,” said Singh.

Maine media highlight local teacher earning 91�� degree after 47 years

marcus.wolf — Thu, 21 May 2026 13:38:28 +0000

featured Hampden Academy teacher David Rinkle for completing his bachelor’s degree through the 91��’s Finish Strong program 47 years after first starting college. “If you are not interested right now, you can still go back. There’s no time limit on it,” said Rinkle.

91���� in the News – 91���� News

Media highlight study showing consumers willing to pay more for lobster harvested with ropeless technology

WalletHub features Lobe on balance transfer credit card advice

Media highlight 91���� research on coastal erosion in Acadia National Park

Martha Stewart features 91���� Extension expert on living garden borders

Fox Bangor interviews Puhlman on developing a father identity

NYT uses Climate Reanalyzer to report on heatwave in Europe

WABI features 91����’s new comfort dog

Martha Stewart features 91���� fruit tree specialist on bare-root trees

The State highlights 91���� research on PFAS in agriculture

BDN publishes 91���� political scientist’s op-ed on election simulations

Public radio features 91���� researcher on lobster fishermen and coastal access

Maine media covers 91����’s new doctoral nursing programs

Martha Stewart features 91���� Extension expert on planting peppers

WMTW interviews 91���� Tick Lab director on early tick surge

News Center Maine highlights 91���� Machias research on soft-shell clam decline

Daily Hampshire Gazette features 91���� researcher on changing tick activity

Media cover 91���� Clean Sweep event