The Nature of Phenology 7/25/20: Wild Maine Blueberries

Producers: Hazel Stark & Joe Horn
Host: Hazel Stark

I’ve often heard it said that the wildness of lowbush blueberries make them far superior to highbush blueberries. But in truth, our lowbush blueberries are actually a diverse collection of species, and our highbush blueberries are as wildly Maine as pine trees and lobster.

Photos, a full transcript, references, contact information, and more available at thenatureofphenology.wordpress.com.

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Coastal Conversations 7/24/20: Women Fishermen from Maine and PEI

Producer/Host: Natalie Springuel

-Differences in fisheries management in Maine vs PEI.
-How and why these women got into fishing?
-What and who inspired them and mentored them in their fishing careers?
-What does being a woman bring to the job?
-What do they love about fishing?
-What do they recommend to other women who want to go fishing?

Guests:
Marlene Chapman, homeport Murray Harbor, Prince Edward Island, fishes for lobster off the coast of Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, near Pictou Island
Holly Masterson, homeport Southwest Harbor, Maine, fishes for lobster, scallops, groundfish, and when the fishery is open, shrimp too.
Giulia Cardoso, homeport Bar Harbor, Maine, fishes for lobster, scallops and halibut.

About the host:
Natalie Springuel has hosted Coastal Conversation’s since 2015, with support from the University of Maine Sea Grant where she has served as a marine extension associate for 20 years. In 2019, Springuel received an award for Public Affairs programming from the Maine Association of Broadcasters for the Coastal Conversations show called “Portland’s Working Waterfront.” Springuel is passionate about translating science, sharing stories, and offering a platform for multiple voices to weigh in on complex coastal and ocean issues. She has recently enrolled in audio production training at Maine Media Workshop to dive deeper into making great community radio.

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Let’s Talk Animals 7/23/20: Veterinary Clinics and COVID-19

Producer/Host: Dr. John Hunt

-Adjustments Vet clinics have made
-What clients should expect
-Brief talk about CBD,other new products

Dr Mark Hanks, owner of Kindred Spirits Vet Clinic, Orrington, Maine

Dr. Hunt is a retired veterinarian that practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 32 years. For twenty six of those years he owned and operated the Bucksport Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from Michigan State University Vet School in 1982, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Connecticut in 1974, and a Masters in Zoology at Michigan State in 1976. Although he took special interest in pet behavior problems his primary interest was helping pet owners care for their pets by not only helping them when they were sick but educating, counseling and supporting the family to achieve good pet care.

Dr. Hunt was also a track coach at Bucksport High School for 20+ years, raised his 3 children and loved being part of the Bucksport community. His has written 2 books and currently teaches at the Veterinary Technician program at York County Community College.

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Notes from the Electronic Cottage 7/23/20: Ventilators, Facial Recognition

Producer/Host: Jim Campbell

In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, there is a lot going on in the digital world that doesn’t always make it through the headlines about the very real-life drama we are all living through. Here are two very vital topics that we all should be aware of because they are making a big difference today and potentially a bigger difference tomorrow. Give a listen.

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