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‘Virtual’ charity game raises $36,000 for children’s cancer
Faced with a pandemic and health protocols limiting or prohibiting indoor gatherings, the 27th annual C-U Swish-Out Childhood Cancer Challenge, organized and presented by Town & Country Federal Credit Union, was at risk of being canceled for the first time in its history. However, based on feedback from past participants and strong support from sponsors and volunteers, it was clear that the ‘shot’ must go on. Instead of a one-day, 3-on-3, co-ed tournament for adults and youth teams, this year’s event transitioned into a ‘virtual’ 3-on-3, free-throw competition.
The competition, which ran from April 12 to May 8 raised $36,000 to support the Maine Children’s Cancer Program.
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ORONO A “4-H At-Home Aquaponics Project,” an experiential learning program for youth ages 9 to 18, is to be delivered virtually from June 15 to October.
The project is a partnership between the University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H, University of Maine Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research, and UMaine Aquaculture Research Institute.
It includes learning experiences in introductory aquaponic systems and design, fish husbandry, aquaponic gardening, and cooking and nutrition. With program leaders as mentors, youths complete their individual projects at home and are members of a statewide group participating in the project together. Prior experience with aquaponics is not required.
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Maine, New England scientists team up to boost region’s sea urchin fishery
Sea urchins are a hot commodity in Asian markets, and one University of Maine scientist believes they could become a valuable economic driver for the region.
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Steve Eddy, director of the Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research at the University of Maine, holds two sea urchins raised as part of a research project. Researchers hope to figure out the best way to farm-raise sea urchins and convince aquaculture businesses to farm them. Photo courtesy of University of Maine
A team of Maine and New England researchers is working on a project to develop the best ocean “scuzz” for hungry sea urchins, and to rebuild Maine’s stock of the once-prolific spiny sea critters.