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Riding The Real Estate Wave Along Maine's Coast, Ryan Swanson
Riding The Real Estate Wave Along Maine's Coast, Ryan Swanson
Maine Policy Review
A review of Maine's coastal real estate market that explores the reason why the area is so appealing, to whom, and what that means.
The Role Of Aquatourism In Sustaining Maine’S Working Waterfronts, Caroline Paras, Tracy S. Michaud
The Role Of Aquatourism In Sustaining Maine’S Working Waterfronts, Caroline Paras, Tracy S. Michaud
Maine Policy Review
Maine tourism relies heavily on the iconic imagery of working waterfronts, including harbors bobbing with lobster boats surrounded by shingled shacks in a rainbow of buoys. Adapted from agritourism, aquatourism is an experience that engages visitors with the landscape and stories of those who fish. According to the literature on the Experience Economy, the emotions generated by such experiences can translate into sales in real time as well as behavioral intentions to purchase in the future. What role can aquatourism play in sustaining working waterfronts? Using a mixed methods approach, this research study utilizes interviews from both producers and consumers …
Reducing Plastic Pollution In The Ocean: Mycobuoys As A Potential Solution, Sue S. Van Hook
Reducing Plastic Pollution In The Ocean: Mycobuoys As A Potential Solution, Sue S. Van Hook
Maine Policy Review
Natural mushroom mycelium-based MycoBuoys are an alternative to ubiquitous plastic flotation devices used in Maine aquaculture, fisheries and harbors. They fit perfectly into a circular economic model where natural resources are borrowed for a specific purpose and are returned as elements at the end of product life. MycoBuoys may be composted or used as mulch where 100% of the material enhances soil nutrients upon decomposition. In contrast to this cradle-to-cradle product, currently ubiquitous Stryofoam buoys have expensive end life costs in terms of ecosystem and organismal health consequences. Styrene is a known carcinogen, and the foam particles degrade into smaller …
Examining The Experiences Of Small, Independent Grocers During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Jamie Picardy, Lisa Luken, Iris Michaud, Martha Lefebvre
Examining The Experiences Of Small, Independent Grocers During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Jamie Picardy, Lisa Luken, Iris Michaud, Martha Lefebvre
Maine Policy Review
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed existing vulnerabilities across various sectors of the economy and society. Disruptions to the food chain have been common during the pandemic, resulting in empty shelves at grocery stores and modifications to consumer culture. Within this study, we examined resilience (characterized by flexibility, diversity, redundancy, adaptability, innovation, self-reliance and infrastructure) of small, independent grocery stores in Maine.
Publicity And Tourism: The Maine State Government's Response To The Great Depression, Jennifer Munson
Publicity And Tourism: The Maine State Government's Response To The Great Depression, Jennifer Munson
Maine History
During the Great Depression, Maine joined the rest of the nation in economic crisis. While the Depression affected the entire state in some way, the tourism industry took a harsh blow. The deteriorating economy led the Maine State Government to attempt counteracting the ramifications of the Depression. In response to the Depression, the Maine State Government increased advertising and publicity to promote tourism. This response included several publications that today give readers a glimpse into the history of the tourism industry during a difficult time.
Minerva 2020, The Honors College
Minerva 2020, The Honors College
Minerva
This issue of Minerva includes an article on 2020 Honors Read Rising Out of Hatred; a piece by Professors Mimi Killinger and Katie Quirk on teaching during a pandemic; and a story on the UMaine UVote initiative led by Rob Glover and Jenny Desmond. Other highlights include reflections by current students; an article on the Honors Outdoor Program Series (HOPS); and profiles recognizing several alumni accomplishments.
Sustainability Of Maine’S Emerging Wine Industry, Michaela Murray, Mark Haggerty, Stephanie Welcomer
Sustainability Of Maine’S Emerging Wine Industry, Michaela Murray, Mark Haggerty, Stephanie Welcomer
Maine Policy Review
Consumers, businesses and business sectors, and policymakers are increasingly concerned with sustainability, and the global wine industry has long acknowledged concerns about the social, environmental, and economic sustainability of their industry. Several wine regions, including France, Australia, and South Africa, have developed workbooks and policies for sustainable wine production, but Maine’s emerging wine industry has yet to explore the concept of sustainability as it relates to its operations. In this project, designed in collaboration with the Maine Winery Guild, we interviewed the owners of 10 Maine wineries and analyzed how they define and enact sustainability along with the obstacles they …
Minerva 2019, The Honors College
Minerva 2019, The Honors College
Minerva
This issue of Minerva includes a farewell from departing Honors Dean, François Amar; an article on the new service-learning course HON 175 and the course's inaugural Hurricane Island experience; and a deep dive into the Servant Heart Research Collaborative and the group's visit to Sierra Leone, Africa. Other highlights include reflections by a number of Honors faculty who returned from sabbatical; and a look into 2019-2020 student thesis research and internship experiences.
Minerva 2018, The Honors College
Minerva 2018, The Honors College
Minerva
This issue of Minerva includes an article on the Honors Endeavor by recently retired faculty member, David Gross; an adaptation of Isaac Record's 2018 Distinguished Honors Graduate lecture; an article on 2018 Honors Read Just Mercy; and a wonderful farewell to beloved Honors College Administrative Specialist, Deb Small. Other highlights include a reflection by CLAS-Honors preceptor of philosophy, Hao Hong; and a look into 2018-2019 student thesis research.
End Matter, Maine Historical Society
End Matter, Maine Historical Society
Minerva 2017, The Honors College
Minerva 2017, The Honors College
Minerva
This issue of Minerva includes a feature on Honors College research collaboratives; an article on Honors students studying abroad in Singapore and Chile; an article reflecting upon the 15-year anniversary of the Honors College and the importance of mentorship; and articles on Honors students Isaiah Mansour and Aliya Uteova.
End Matter Vol. 51, No. 2, Maine Historical Society
End Matter Vol. 51, No. 2, Maine Historical Society
Maine History
Leave a Legacy for Maine History
End Matter Vol. 51, No. 1, Maine Historical Society
End Matter Vol. 51, No. 1, Maine Historical Society
Maine History
Leave a Legacy for Maine History
Minerva 2016, The Honors College
Minerva 2016, The Honors College
Minerva
This issue of Minerva includes the article "Dear Bill and Betsy," documenting student gratitude for generous Honors donors Bill and Betsy Leitch; an interview with former professor and Honors Preceptor, Walter Macdougall; and an article on Honors student Emily Illingworth and her experiences in Honors. Other highlights include an article on distinguished Honors graduates Mark Pettegrow and Mark Haskell; and an article on the 2016 election as covered by UMaine Journalism students.
Minerva 2015, The Honors College
Minerva 2015, The Honors College
Minerva
This issue of Minerva includes an interview with Honors alumnus and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Bernard Lown; a celebration of retiring Assistant Dean, Barbara Ouellette; and memorial articles celebrating the lives of notable Honors supporters, Betsy Leitch and Dennis Rezendes. Other highlights include a spread on Honors student travel and community engagement; and an article on Honors graduate, Jill Pelto, whose artwork graces the front and back covers of the 2015 Minerva.
The Role Of Foundation Grantmakers In Responding To Community Aging: Maine Community Foundation, Meredith Jones
The Role Of Foundation Grantmakers In Responding To Community Aging: Maine Community Foundation, Meredith Jones
Maine Policy Review
Meredith Jones of the Maine Community Foundation responds to a series of questions about the role of grantmakers in responding to community aging.
The Other Maine Guides: How The Humanities Create Sense Of Place And Enrich Tourism, Kreg Ettenger
The Other Maine Guides: How The Humanities Create Sense Of Place And Enrich Tourism, Kreg Ettenger
Maine Policy Review
When we speak of a “sense of place,” we often mean how local residents see their environment and their place within it. But for many visitors, their sense of place about the sites they visit has more to do with what they have read or seen or heard than what they have actually experienced. Cultural tourists in particular are often well versed in the literature, art, music, and other creative works produced about, in, or by people who are from the places they choose to visit. This sense of place drives their travel choices and feeds their expectations of what …
Older Workers At L.L.Bean, Wendy Estabrook
Older Workers At L.L.Bean, Wendy Estabrook
Maine Policy Review
Wendy Estabrook reviews L.L.Bean’s policies and practices that support older workers, and employees of all ages, through flexible schedules, generous leave policies, its Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and specific educational offerings for retirement planning.
The Role Of Foundation Grantmakers In Responding To Community Aging: Maine Health Access Foundation, Wendy J. Wolf
The Role Of Foundation Grantmakers In Responding To Community Aging: Maine Health Access Foundation, Wendy J. Wolf
Maine Policy Review
Wendy J. Wolf of the Maine Health Access Foundation responds to a series of questions about the role of grantmakers in responding to community aging.
The Role Of Foundation Grantmakers In Responding To Community Aging: John T. Gorman Foundation, Tony Cipollone
The Role Of Foundation Grantmakers In Responding To Community Aging: John T. Gorman Foundation, Tony Cipollone
Maine Policy Review
Tony Cipollone of the John T. Gorman Foundation responds to a series of questions about the role of grantmakers in responding to community aging.
The Olive Tree, Volume 22 Issue 2
The Olive Tree, Volume 22 Issue 2
The Olive Tree
The Olive Tree, published twice each year by Fogler Library at the University of Maine, features articles about library projects, collections, technological innovations, and events. The hallmark of the Fogler Library Friends, an ancient engraving of an olive tree, was adopted from the title page of La Cosmographie Universelle by André Thevet. The two volume encyclopedia, which was published in Paris in 1575, is shelved in the Library's Special Collections Department. One of the longest living trees, the olive tree parallels the development of civilizations.
The Olive Tree, Volume 22, Issue 1
The Olive Tree, Volume 22, Issue 1
The Olive Tree
The Spring 2014 Olive Tree features articles about library projects, collections, technological innovations, and events at Fogler Library, University of Maine.
Minerva 2014, The Honors College
Minerva 2014, The Honors College
Minerva
This issue of Minerva includes an article on newly expanded and renovated Honors spaces; a spotlight on student research collaboratives; a celebration of renowned Honors faculty members, Steve Cohn and Tina Passman; and a discussion of Honors student travel and volunteerism.
Economic And Technological Innovation In Maine Before The Twentieth Century: Complex, Uneven, But Pervasive And Important, Howard P. Segal
Economic And Technological Innovation In Maine Before The Twentieth Century: Complex, Uneven, But Pervasive And Important, Howard P. Segal
Maine Policy Review
Maine had a long history of economic and technological innovation which began long before it became a state in 1820. Over the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, woolen mills, shoe factories, paper mills, hydroelectric power and utilities, and other components of mainstream America’s industrial and commercial revolutions became key parts of most Mainers’ daily lives. This article argues that the blue highway signs one passes on entering Maine—Maine: The Way Life Should Be—conceal much of Maine’s actual past and present, especially its rich and complex history of innovation.
Research, Innovation, And Commercialization At The University Of Maine, James S. (Jake) Ward Iv
Research, Innovation, And Commercialization At The University Of Maine, James S. (Jake) Ward Iv
Maine Policy Review
This paper presents the University of Maine’s accomplishments through its use of state R&D funds.
Natural Advantages Are Key To Achieving A Vibrant Innovation Ecosystem In Maine, David J. Kappos
Natural Advantages Are Key To Achieving A Vibrant Innovation Ecosystem In Maine, David J. Kappos
Maine Policy Review
No abstract provided.
Maine’S Innovation Prospects: What The Research Can Tell Us, Linda Silka
Maine’S Innovation Prospects: What The Research Can Tell Us, Linda Silka
Maine Policy Review
The innovation literature suggests Maine faces a number of challenges. This overview article discusses this literature, noting how recent findings about boundary spanning point to the importance of both individual skills and group collaboration in innovation. It highlights the implications for policies that could jumpstart innovation, noting the importance of looking to history, looking across topics, looking across disciplines, looking to other states, and looking to other countries to avoid becoming too short-sighted and parochial in approaches.
An Emerging Model Of Innovation For Maine, Renee Kelly
An Emerging Model Of Innovation For Maine, Renee Kelly
Maine Policy Review
The state of Maine began making significant investments in research and development in the late 1990s, aligning those investments with industry sectors that drew upon the state’s traditional strengths as well as emerging industries such as biotechnology. This strategy was largely built upon the cluster theory of economic development, which can be challenging to implement in rural areas, in part because of their less dense social networks. This paper suggests that developing more efficient social networks will build stronger clusters and make rural areas more successful in innovation, and presents the Blackstone Accelerates Growth initiative as an emerging model for …
Transforming Maine’S Economy: Innovation And Entrepreneurship Policy, Catherine Searle Renault
Transforming Maine’S Economy: Innovation And Entrepreneurship Policy, Catherine Searle Renault
Maine Policy Review
Innovation and entrepreneurship are major drivers of economic growth. Support for them is a primary role of state government in order to increase the well being of its citizens through the provision of well-paying jobs that cannot be easily exported. Today, the state’s role is described as “enhancing the innovation ecosystem,” with the goal of increased productivity, innovation and competitiveness. Policies to build the ecosystem include: (1) building and supporting a state’s research and development capacity; (2) encouraging a state’s entrepreneurial community, (3) increasing the productivity of a state’s economy though the commercialization of new products, services, processes, business models …