My daughter is studying French in school and recently informed me, after pranking me that she’d failed a recent test, that in France, April Fools’ Day is known as “poisson d’avril,” or April Fish. While I have done silly things like hiding a bouncy ball that looks like an eyeball in my kids’ lunch box […]
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NASA satellite could help identify best places to grow oysters, scallops in Gulf of Maine
Two University of Maine researchers are involved with an effort to log the most detailed data on record about the color and health of the ocean. The findings could have a range of impacts in Maine.
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Posted inTimes Record
Intertidal: Smoked or salted, preserving fish a tasty way to extend shelf life
Because I was away over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend, my family celebrated the holiday this past weekend. Fortunately, we got through our boiled dinner before the power went out — not the dishes, sadly. While the traditional dinner includes corned beef, potatoes and cabbage, I had to include some seafood. Salmon is a popular […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
‘Signs of the Season’ citizen science trainings scheduled
University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Maine Sea Grant will begin a series of workshops next week for those interested in participating in the Signs of the Seasons citizen science project, a statewide initiative to identify and record cyclical and seasonal changes in more than 20 different indicator species, such as milkweed, butterflies and loons, […]
Posted inNation & World
Frans de Waal, who explored empathy among apes, dies at 75
Witnessing 2 chimpanzees fight and then reconcile began de Waal’s exploration into the inner lives and emotions of primates.
Posted inTimes Record
Intertidal: Brunswick seeks more public input on Climate Action Plan
While this week’s column is not about the official start to spring, I have to mention it nonetheless, as it means an emerging out of winter, which often draws more people to the coast as the weather warms. Typically, the March date seems completely irrelevant as there is snow on the ground, ice coating previously […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth students advance to National Science Bowl finals
A Yarmouth High School team students won their regional competition for the National Science Bowl this month and will compete next month in the national finals in Washington, D.C. The National Science Bowl, organized by the U.S. Department of Energy, brings together middle and high school students from across the country to compete to solve […]
Posted inTimes Record
Intertidal: Seafood Expo did not disappoint
It was a feast for the senses — including plenty to taste. From a colorful sushi bar to a whole monkfish to an array of shellfish from whelks to oysters, along with giant silver fileting machines, there was too much to see in one day. Nonetheless, I attempted to pack in as much as I […]
Posted inTimes Record
Intertidal: Seafood is the star of many plates during Lent
I somehow missed Mardi Gras this year. Perhaps I was distracted by the fact that it was the day before Valentine’s Day — a funny, near-alignment of a day that marks the last hoorah before the start of Lent with one that celebrates love and affection. In the past, in celebration of Mardi Gras, I […]
Posted inTimes Record
BoomerTECH Adventures: Still learning about my digital devices
Digital devices can be exasperating. Sometimes, they seem to have minds of their own and weird things happen. Other times, we learn there is a time-saving feature of which we were unaware. However, the good news is as we address these issues, we learn something new about our devices. We become more proficient and efficient. […]