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Identifying The Interconnection Between Maine's Lobster Industry And The North Atlantic Right Whale Population In Order To Guide Federal Action, Devon Lammert Apr 2023

Identifying The Interconnection Between Maine's Lobster Industry And The North Atlantic Right Whale Population In Order To Guide Federal Action, Devon Lammert

Honors College

North Atlantic Right Whales (NARW) are on the verge of going extinct because of human activity. Entanglements in fixed fishing gear and vessel strikes are killing NARW at such a rate that their extinction is inevitable unless human-caused deaths are significantly reduced. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS, a branch of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) has subjected Maine’s lobster fishery to regulations aimed at protecting whales since 1997 as part of the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan. Recently proposed changes to the plan would effectively regulate Maine’s lobster industry out of existence. Lobstering is a cultural and …


A Qualitative Study Of The Perceived Risks Of The Impacts Of Moose-Winter Tick Interactions On Human Health, Maine Economy, And Maine Culture, Asha Dimatteo-Lepape Apr 2019

A Qualitative Study Of The Perceived Risks Of The Impacts Of Moose-Winter Tick Interactions On Human Health, Maine Economy, And Maine Culture, Asha Dimatteo-Lepape

Honors College

In order to answer the question of how people perceive the interactions between winter ticks and moose, and the impacts that these interactions may have on culture, economy, and recreational practices in Maine, interviews were conducted with participants from four stakeholder groups: hunters, outfitters, Wabanaki citizens, and wildlife managers. By using a case study methodology, I was able to explore moose health risk perceptions as described by participants from the four stakeholder groups, and the likely impacts on recreation behavior, livelihoods and economic viability, cultural maintenance, and wildlife management. In this study, multiple data generation techniques (i.e., semi-structured interviews, archival …


Accessing Healthcare: The Experience Of Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders In Maine, Alan Kurtz, Angie Schickle, Margaret Carr, Marnie Bragdon-Morneault, Susan Russell, Debra Rainey, Jill Downs, Nancy Cronin Jun 2014

Accessing Healthcare: The Experience Of Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders In Maine, Alan Kurtz, Angie Schickle, Margaret Carr, Marnie Bragdon-Morneault, Susan Russell, Debra Rainey, Jill Downs, Nancy Cronin

Health and Well-Being

Previous research has revealed that children and adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are significantly more likely to have both unmet healthcare needs than those with other disabilities. In addition, they are more likely to have difficulty accessing primary or specialized medical care. Minority status, living in a rural location, and low income can exacerbate these disparities. Other obstacles to effective healthcare for individuals with ASD include the following: (1) severity of symptoms associated with ASD; (2) lack of knowledge or skill by medical practitioners; (3) lack of access to comprehensive healthcare supports or a medical home; and (4) lack …


The Maine Women's Advocate (2010 - Winter), Maine Women's Lobby Staff Jan 2010

The Maine Women's Advocate (2010 - Winter), Maine Women's Lobby Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.


The Maine Women's Advocate (2009 - Winter), Maine Women's Lobby Staff Jan 2009

The Maine Women's Advocate (2009 - Winter), Maine Women's Lobby Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.


The Maine Women's Advocate (2009 - Summer), Maine Women's Lobby Staff Jan 2009

The Maine Women's Advocate (2009 - Summer), Maine Women's Lobby Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.


The Maine Women's Advocate (2008 - Summer), Maine Women's Lobby Staff Jan 2008

The Maine Women's Advocate (2008 - Summer), Maine Women's Lobby Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.


The Maine Women's Advocate (2007 - Fall), Maine Women's Lobby Staff Jan 2007

The Maine Women's Advocate (2007 - Fall), Maine Women's Lobby Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.


The Maine Women's Advocate (2007 - Winter), Maine Women's Lobby Staff Jan 2007

The Maine Women's Advocate (2007 - Winter), Maine Women's Lobby Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.


The Maine Women's Advocate (2007 - Summer), Maine Women's Lobby Staff Jan 2007

The Maine Women's Advocate (2007 - Summer), Maine Women's Lobby Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.


Transportation, Jason C. Charland, University Of Maine Center On Aging Sep 2006

Transportation, Jason C. Charland, University Of Maine Center On Aging

Maine Center on Aging Research and Evaluation

Due to the size of the state of Maine and the fact that goods, services, and communities are separated by many miles of roads, transportation is often a particular challenge for Maine’s older citizens. Older adults drive themselves, rely on family or volunteers to drive them, use public transportation, and utilize transportation services offered by social service agencies, all of which present their own distinct challenges. In rural communities in Maine, transportation is a significant barrier. At the national level, 41 percent of rural residents have no available public transportation, and another 25 percent have inadequate public transportation. Many older …


The Maine Women's Advocate (2006 - Fall), Maine Women's Lobby Staff Jan 2006

The Maine Women's Advocate (2006 - Fall), Maine Women's Lobby Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.


The Maine Women's Advocate (2006 - Summer), Maine Women's Lobby Staff Jan 2006

The Maine Women's Advocate (2006 - Summer), Maine Women's Lobby Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.


The Maine Women's Advocate (2006 - Winter), Maine Women's Lobby Staff Jan 2006

The Maine Women's Advocate (2006 - Winter), Maine Women's Lobby Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.


The Lobbyist No. 31 (Winter 2001), Maine Women's Lobby Staff Jan 2001

The Lobbyist No. 31 (Winter 2001), Maine Women's Lobby Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.


The Lobbyist No. 28 (Winter 2000), Maine Women's Lobby Staff Jan 2000

The Lobbyist No. 28 (Winter 2000), Maine Women's Lobby Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.


The Lobbyist No. 29 (Spring 2000), Maine Women's Lobby Staff Jan 2000

The Lobbyist No. 29 (Spring 2000), Maine Women's Lobby Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.


The Lobbyist No. 25 (May 1999), Maine Women's Lobby Staff May 1999

The Lobbyist No. 25 (May 1999), Maine Women's Lobby Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

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The Lobbyist No. 24 (February 1999), Maine Women's Lobby Staff Feb 1999

The Lobbyist No. 24 (February 1999), Maine Women's Lobby Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.


The Lobbyist No. 27 (Fall 1999), Maine Women's Lobby Staff Jan 1999

The Lobbyist No. 27 (Fall 1999), Maine Women's Lobby Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.


The Lobbyist No. 23 (October 1998), Maine Women's Lobby Staff Oct 1998

The Lobbyist No. 23 (October 1998), Maine Women's Lobby Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.


The Lobbist No. 22 (August 1998), Maine Women's Lobby Staff Aug 1998

The Lobbist No. 22 (August 1998), Maine Women's Lobby Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.


The Lobbyist No. 21 (April 1998), Maine Women's Lobby Staff Apr 1998

The Lobbyist No. 21 (April 1998), Maine Women's Lobby Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.


The Lobbyist No. 20 (December 1997), Maine Women's Lobby Staff Dec 1997

The Lobbyist No. 20 (December 1997), Maine Women's Lobby Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.


The Lobbyist No. 19 (August 1997), Maine Women's Lobby Staff Aug 1997

The Lobbyist No. 19 (August 1997), Maine Women's Lobby Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.


The Lobbyist No. 18 (February 1997), Maine Women's Lobby Staff Feb 1997

The Lobbyist No. 18 (February 1997), Maine Women's Lobby Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.


Maine Women's Lobby News Letter (1996 - November) No. 17, Maine Women's Lobby Staff Nov 1996

Maine Women's Lobby News Letter (1996 - November) No. 17, Maine Women's Lobby Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.


Maine Women's Lobby News Letter (1996 - August) No.16, Maine Women's Lobby Staff Aug 1996

Maine Women's Lobby News Letter (1996 - August) No.16, Maine Women's Lobby Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.


Maine Women's Lobby News Letter (1996 - May) No. 15, Maine Women's Lobby Staff May 1996

Maine Women's Lobby News Letter (1996 - May) No. 15, Maine Women's Lobby Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.


Maine Women's Lobby News Letter (1996 - March) No. 14, Maine Women's Lobby Staff Mar 1996

Maine Women's Lobby News Letter (1996 - March) No. 14, Maine Women's Lobby Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.