Outreach

UMaine hosting junior science, humanities symposium Feb. 29

The University of Maine will host the 2024 New England Northern Junior Science and Humanities Symposium at Wells Conference Center on Thursday, Feb. 29 from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Forty-three high school students from Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine will present at the symposium where an audience of nearly 80 people are expected. Registration is open […]

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UMaine Extension 4-H workshop explores Maine’s April solar eclipse

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H program is offering a free online workshop for youth ages 9–18, focused on the upcoming solar eclipse in April. The workshop will be held Thursdays from 4–5 p.m. March 21–April 11. Maine is set to experience a full solar eclipse on April 8, providing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for […]

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Versant Power Astronomy Center offers eclipse programming 

Versant Power Astronomy Center is hosting a variety of special programming for the upcoming total solar eclipse visible in Maine on April 8, 2024. Friday evenings at 7 p.m. throughout March and on April 5, the astronomy center will feature “ECLIPSE: Moments of Wonder:” an immersive view of eclipses. The show will explore the nature […]

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A portrait of Sandy Butler

Butler named 2024 UMaine Distinguished Professor 

A long-time educator and leader in social work, whose research and advocacy influenced state and federal policy, has been named the 2024 Distinguished Maine Professor, the University of Maine’s most prestigious faculty accolade. Sandra Butler, professor and director of the School of Social Work, will be honored at the Alumni Achievement Awards Dinner and Celebration, […]

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Media promote Innovate for Maine internship program

The Sun Journal, CentralMaine.com and the Bangor Daily News promoted a news release from the University of Maine on the Foster Center for Innovation seeking students and companies to participate in the 2024 Innovate for Maine internship program. The program connects students with for-profit companies developing innovative products or services for hands-on, paid internships.

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UMaine Extension offers virtual ‘Recipe to Market’ workshop Feb. 21

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer an online workshop for entrepreneurs and farmers interested in starting a home-based, specialty food business in Maine from 9 a.m.-noon on Feb. 21.  Recipe to Market is a multidisciplinary program intended to introduce participants to key topics an aspiring entrepreneur needs to consider before starting a food business. […]

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UMaine Extension hosting wild blueberry conference Feb. 17

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host its annual wild blueberry conference from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Feb. 17 at the Moore Community Center, 125 State St. in Ellsworth. This year, the conference will also offer a virtual option for those unable to attend in person.  The full-day event brings together experts, researchers, growers and […]

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Kennebunk Post promotes Newsom speaking at upcoming archaeology forum

The Kennebunk Post promoted an archeology forum for anyone seeking to learn, discuss and share insights into the world of archaeology. Four Maine-based archaeology professionals including Bonnie Newsom, University of Maine associate professor of anthropology, will be featured speakers at the event on Saturday, March 2, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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Media promote UMaine Extension wild blueberry conference

The Penobscot Bay Pilot, Morning Ag Clips, Daily Bulldog, The Ellsworth American and Sun Journal and  promoted the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s annual wild blueberry conference where experts, researchers, growers and industry leaders discuss the wild blueberry industry. It is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 17 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Moore Community Center […]

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