In stories from The Independent and WABI (Channel 5 in Bangor), University of Maine food safety expert Gulson Akdemir Evrendilek was quoted on how to enjoy holiday leftovers without risking foodborne illnesses. She advised making sure gravy is brought to a full boil before consuming, and is not kept for longer than one or two […]
Read more
In interviews with Portland Press Herald and Maine Public, Erin Percival Carter, associate professor of marketing at the University of Maine, said economic uncertainty can make shoppers more responsive to holiday sales because feelings of scarcity influence buying decisions. She noted that people often turn to small, affordable luxuries during stressful times, a pattern known […]
Read more
Two faculty from the University of Maine School of Nursing were recognized by the American Nurses Association-Maine as a couple of the Top Ten Extraordinary Nurses in the state. This inaugural award honors nurses who have demonstrated dedication, leadership and impact within Maine’s healthcare community. The awardees, Kara O’Donnell and Kaitlin Robinson, are nurse educators […]
Read more
Catharine Biddle, associate professor of education at the University of Maine, was featured in a New York Times op-ed that explores why children in rural America are dealing with increasing barriers to support services. She said that rural districts are struggling to provide them due to the economy and cost per-student. The teacher shortage has […]
Read more
Liam Riordan, professor and chair of history at the University of Maine, spoke with HISTORY.com for a piece on life under British occupation during the American Revolution. “No matter your political allegiance, most people are just hunkering down and trying to survive the war without sacrificing their families,” said Riordan.
Read more
Ankit Singh, University of Maine Cooperative Extension professor and University of Maine sustainable agriculture and ornamental horticulture educator, spoke with Martha Stewart Living on the advantages of using coffee grounds as fertilizer for cactuses.
Read more
The Cooldown wrote an article on a toxic group of chemicals called PFAS and featured work done by University of Maine. Researchers at UMaine tested whether or not intercropping could be a helpful way to reduce PFAS. “This study shows that there is no one-size-fits-all recommendation or policy for farmers dealing with PFAS contamination,” said […]
Read more
The New York Times interviewed Mary Ellen Camire, professor of food science and human nutrition at the University of Maine, about the health benefits of potatoes. She said that potatoes contain a modest amount of vitamin B6, which is needed for cardiovascular, immune and mental health. Purple and red potatoes have pigments called anthocyanins that […]
Read more
The Bangor Daily News, News Center Maine, WABI and Fox Bangor highlighted the University of Maine’s growing community of veteran students. The university now counts 638 degree-seeking veterans and dependents. That’s a 50% increase over five years, according to Tony Llerena, associate director for veterans education and transition services, who told WABI this is “the […]
Read more
Science News featured Daniel Sandweiss, professor of anthropology and climate studies at the University of Maine, commenting on new research into Peru’s Monte Sierpe, or “Serpent Mountain.” Sandweiss said the study “makes a strong case” that Inca rulers repurposed the massive earthwork, known for its thousands of carved holes, as a system for receiving and […]
Read more