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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Ankit Singh and Kate Garland from University of Maine Cooperative Extension were featured in Fox 54 in Huntsville, Alabama, as expert witnesses to explain how not raking this fall can actually benefit lawns and gardens. Singh said this organic approach “improves soil structure and enhances its ability to retain moisture and resist compaction,” fostering a […]
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Billy Obenauer, associate professor of management at the University of Maine’s Maine Business School, shared his insights with WalletHub on the current balance between employers and job seekers in the labor market. Obenauer explained that while the hiring landscape slightly favored employees in recent years, increases in labor force participation and a modest rise in […]
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“Maine Calling,” a radio program by Maine Public, featured Judith Rosenbaum-Andre, professor and chair of the University of Maine Department of Communication and Journalism, on a segment about digital trails.
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Sebastian Lobe, University Foundation Professor of Investment Education and associate professor of finance in the Maine Business School, was featured in WalletHub discussing why car insurance requirements differ widely among U.S. states. Lobe explained that because each state sets its own regulations and minimum policy limits, differences arise from factors such as cost of living, […]
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Susan MacKay, chief sustainable materials officer for the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center, was featured on a segment of Maine Public’s “Maine Calling” radio program about prefabricated homes.
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WABI (Channel 5 in Bangor) and WFVX (FOX 22/ABC 7 in Bangor) reported on the involvement of thousands of University of Maine students on Election Day, as volunteers and voters. This year marked one of the university’s strongest showings in years for civic participation, and UMaine continues to rank among the top campuses in the […]
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As national attention turned to Maine’s 2026 U.S. Senate race, The Guardian highlighted comments from an interview with Mark Brewer, professor and chair of political science at the University of Maine, on how shifting standards of political accountability may influence voter perceptions.
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