Mainers spend the third highest amount on food and beverages in the nation — $3,736 — per capita annually, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis. Only two other rural states spend more: Vermont at $4,104 and Alaska at $3,924. But there is good news in […]
Bangor High School grade B+ 1,221 Students. 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio. What is the largest school district in Maine? Portland Public Schools grade B+ 17 Total Schools. 6,779 Students. What is the number one high school in Maine? Maine High School Rankings School Rank School Grades 1 Hampden Academy 9-12 2 […]
Maine’s higher education system is composed of 31 colleges and universities.Overview. [hide]Public postsecondary institutions in Maine School Type University of Maine at Machias Four-year University of Maine at Presque Isle Four-year University of Southern Maine Four-year What state has the most 4 year colleges? U.S. – higher education institutions, by […]
Unique Mānuka Factor. UMF is an acronym meaning Unique Mānuka Factor. UMF is a complete and advanced grading system. It incorporates the measurement of MG (MGO) levels, but also includes additional testing of authenticity markers of the mānuka honey. This includes dihydroxyacetone and leptosperin. Is higher UMF better? The UMF […]
Maine’s moose population is the largest of all the lower 48 states, estimated at 60-70,000 animals. This presents an incredible hunting opportunity for those lucky enough to win a Maine moose permit. Can you find moose in Maine? The moose population in Maine is estimated to be around 76,000, making […]
black bears. Most fatal attacks by black bears have been judged as predatory. Bear researcher Stephen Herrero determined that in black bear attacks, the bear acted as a predator in 88 percent of fatal incidents. Which bear attacks the most? I found that historically, Montana’s Glacier National Park — home […]
Remain still; stand your ground but slowly wave your arms. Help the bear recognize you as a human. It may come closer or stand on its hind legs to get a better look or smell. How do you defend yourself against a bear? How to Survive a Black Bear Attack […]
Alaska has a larger population of Black Bears than any other U.S. state by far with an estimated 100,000 or more. They are widely distributed throughout Alaska’s forests. Others bears found in Alaska are Brown Bears and Polar Bears. See a range map for black bears in Alaska here. What […]
Despite continued human encroachment and negative public attitudes towards coyotes, the species has maintained its numbers. Biologists estimate that at least 12,000 coyotes are living in Maine. Where do coyotes live in Maine? Coyotes are found all over the state, including sightings in suburban and urban areas. They tend to […]
New England- East conference. The UMaine Club Softball team joined the National Club Softball Association (NCSA) in 2015. As a part of the New England- East conference, we play teams including the University of New Hampshire, University of Vermont, UMass Lowell, University of New England, and Merrimack University. What division […]
Maine is about the safest place in the whole country you can live. Our most dangerous animals pale in comparison to other places. We have no known poisonous snakes, no scorpions, no major weather disturbances. Even our tornadoes are a joke compared to other parts of the country. What is […]
Division I Team School City Maine Black Bears University of Maine Orono Are there any D1 schools in Maine? This page lists NCAA Division I institutions for each state.List of NCAA Division I Schools. State Name Number of NCAA Dividion I Schools Louisiana 12 Maine 1 Maryland 9 Massachusetts 6 […]
Although bears eat meat, their diet is primarily vegetarian, including early greening grasses, clover, and the buds of hardwood trees in the spring, fruits and berries in summer, and beechnuts, acorns, and hazelnuts in the fall. What is the black bear favorite food? Especially grass, black bears love grass which […]
In fact, they are often attracted to people’s food sources or get used to the presence of humans. However, black bears are typically not aggressive and fear the “repercussions of attacking someone,” Garshelis said. “They just don’t want to attack people,” Garsheilis said. “They’re kind of timid animals.” Should I […]
Black bears are found in most forested areas from Mexico north to the edge of the tree line in Canada and Alaska. In Maine, black bears are found nearly statewide, but are most common in northern and eastern Maine and are rarely found in the heavily settled southern and central-coastal […]