Maine Calling

Maine's lobster fishery is vital to our economy. We’ll learn about the status of the lobster population, effects of climate change, potential impacts of tariffs, the role of the lobsterman, and the outlook for the future of the industry.

What happens when a family gets evicted from its home? What recourse is possible? And what rights do landlords have when tenants don’t pay the rent?

The mounting environmental crises American faces, including droughts, floods, hurricanes and coastal erosion, are profoundly connected and are affecting the lives of citizens in every corner of the country. We’ll learn the latest on the multitude of environmental issues facing the nation and hear about some practical solutions.

This is a rebroadcast of an earlier show (June 13th); no calls will be taken . The practice of eating bugs is quite common around the world, but still elicits skepticism — or disgust — here in our country. Yet most of us eat insects without realizing it. We’ll learn about why adding insects to our diet could be good for our health, and the health of our planet.

The popularity of yoga continues to grow, and some tout the health benefits—for young and old—that can come from this physical, mental and spiritual practice.

Our panel of Maine editorial page editors returns to discuss the news that made headlines in July. Susan Young, editorial page editor, Bangor Daily News Ben Bragdon, editorial page editor, Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel, Central Maine Sunday Greg Kesich, editorial page editor, Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram Maine Legislative Candidates Feel The Effects Of The Clean Election Funds Standoff Maine Lawmakers Urged To Fix Typo Holding Up Clean Election Funding Maine High Court To Hear

There have been many reports of rabid animals in Maine recently. We’ll learn just what rabies is, whether it’s on the rise and what can be done to keep family — especially the four-legged variety — safe when outdoors. Scott Lindsay, wildlife biologist, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Michele Walsh, Maine state veterinarian, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry Maine CDC Division of Infectious Disease: 1-800-821-5821 Maine rabies information Maine

Interest in the young adult literature genre is growing, appealing not only to young people ages 12-18, but adults as well. We’ll hear about some of the YA books out there, talk to Maine authors and learn about what makes this genre appealing to readers. Megan Frazer Blakemore, librarian, award-winning author of young adult and middle grade novels Kate Egan, freelance book editor and author who has worked in children’s publishing for almost 20 years and edited the “Hunger Games” series Melissa

Summertime brings its share of safety and health issues for our pets, from hot weather to water dangers to vacation separation—not to mention ticks and other pests. We'll hear from our veterinarians about seasonal concerns and get answers to your pet questions. Virginia Gill, DVM, DACVIM (oncology), Maine Veterinary Medical Center Kerri Whittemore, veterinarian, Falmouth Veterinary Hospital New York Times: Popular Grain-Free Dog Foods May Be Linked to Heart Disease ASPCA: Hot Weather Safety Tips

From Portland to Rockland to Augusta, new murals have been popping up over the past few years on buildings and walls in public places. Some are the work of individual artists, others are community projects with lots of participants. Some promote social justice issues, others are just fun. We’ll look at the history and significance of murals, including the controversial mural moved from Maine’s Department of Labor in 2013. Also, we are encouraging listeners to email us photos of murals. So, if