Coastal Conversations Radio Program: The World of the Maine Oyster

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Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

a plate of oysters arranged in a circle — Oysters on the half shell.

December 22, 2017 Coastal Conversations

Coastal Conversations show: December 22, 2017
WERU 89.9 in Blue Hill and 99.9 in Bangor
Host: Catherine Schmitt, Maine Sea Grant

Listen to the show on WERU archives

From stew and stuffing to raw on the half shell, oysters are a popular seafood around the holidays. Maine-grown oysters have increased in availability and popularity in recent years, and are renowned around the world for their high quality. Still, many may wonder, what makes the Maine oyster so special? What does it mean to have the world be your oyster?

On our next program, we’ll talk about the life and work of an oyster farm with Joanna and Jesse Fogg of Bar Harbor Oyster Company, explore the history of oysters in Maine and the human relationship with oysters, and talk with University of Maine Marine Extension Associate Dana Morse, who works with new and experienced oyster farmers. We welcome your questions about oysters. As always, your insights and experience are welcome as part of the conversation.

Only on WERU community radio, 89.9 FM in Blue Hill and 99.9 in Bangor, and online at WERU.org.

Guests

Joanna and Jesse Fogg, Bar Harbor Oyster Company
Dana Morse, Marine Extension Team
Aliya Uteuova, Sea Grant Communications Assistant

Listen to the show on WERU archives
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