Outreach

Provide input on Maine Outdoor Recreation Economy Roadmap April 23

Hikers, hunters, educators, business owners and any other types of outdoor enthusiasts are invited to contribute their perspectives to the Maine Outdoor Recreation Economy Roadmap. The University of Maine, Maine Outdoor Brands and the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation are hosting a workshop at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23 in Rangeley Hall at Eastern […]

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UMaine Extension webpage on tussock caterpillars cited by The State

A University of Maine Cooperative Extension webpage on the rash caused by tussock caterpillars was cited by The State, a newspaper based in South Carolina. Abundant in South Carolina, the caterpillar causes a rash that children are more susceptible to and at risk of a harsher variation than adults, according to the information from UMaine […]

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Islander promotes book talk with Moxley at Wendell Gilley Museum

The Mount Desert Islander promoted an event happening Tuesday, April 30 at the Wendell Gilley Museum with University of Maine professor of English Jennifer Moxley, who will discuss her book titled “For the Good of All, Do Not Destroy the Birds.” The event will be live-cast online, with an in-person reception at 6 p.m. and […]

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Comins delivers eclipse and astronomy talks in New Hampshire

Astronomer and University of Maine physics professor Neil F. Comins delivered multiple talks about the total solar eclipse and common misconceptions in astronomy on April 7 and 8 in New Hampshire.  On April 7, Comins gave two talks to guests at the Omni Mount Washington Resort, which welcomed 132 attendees. On April 8, he spoke […]

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UMaine hosting Maine Office of Cannabis Policy director for April 18 talk

The University of Maine Raymond H. Fogler Library, in collaboration with the Counseling Center and Student Wellness Resource Center, will host a free talk about cannabis and mental health featuring Maine Office of Cannabis Policy Director John Hudak 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 18 at the Salon, located on the second floor of the library.  […]

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Students seeking donations, volunteers for Old Town homegoods bank

University of Maine students are seeking donations and recruiting volunteers for Welcome to Housing, a nonprofit homegoods bank in Old Town, during tabling sessions on Fridays April 12 and 19 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Memorial Union.  Snacks and information about Welcome to Housing will also be available during the tabling sessions, organized by […]

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Day of field work for UMaine eclipse projects highlighted by media

Maine Public and WABI detailed the efforts of the University of Maine High Altitude Ballooning program to capture images and data of the April 8 total solar eclipse using a balloon with testing camera, data collection, control and tracking systems attached to it. The article from Maine Public stated the biggest challenge for the ballooning […]

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Mitchell Center to host talk on South Africa’s water-related challenges April 15

The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine will host a talk, “Doing Research with Society – Addressing complex water-related challenges in South Africa,” on Monday, April 15 at 3 p.m. South Africa is confronted by complex water challenges, including declining water quality and quantity, habitat degradation, biodiversity loss, […]

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