Luke is interested in the universe and its secrets. He is fascinated by the stars, the universe, and the laws of nature. One night, he sneaks into the Albert Einstein Museum where he meets ALBYX3, a small, clever but rather quirky robot who knows all about Albert Einstein and his theories. ALBY takes Luke on a […]

Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars on the planet. With over 200 million records sold, a shelf full of Grammys, and an army of fans, Taylor Swift is an inspiration for generations. Enchanted: A Taylor Swift Musical Journey is a collection of her biggest hits set to stunning full dome imagery. “Blank Space”, “Love […]

This 8-hour ServSafe® Course from 9:00am – 5:00pm helps prepare you for the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification exam. The course covers these topics: The Importance of Food Safety Good Personal Hygiene Time and Temperature Control Preventing Cross-Contamination Cleaning and Sanitizing Safe Food Preparation Receiving and Storing Food Methods of Thawing, Cooking, Cooling, and Reheating […]

Yanni Sholla, a candidate for the Master of Science in Chemistry, will be defending his thesis titled, “Development of Benzotetramisole Derivative Catalysts for the Synthesis of Asymmetric Phosphate Mimics”. Contact yanni.sholla@maine.edu for a zoom link.

Brianna Gurdon, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences, will defend her dissertation entitled, “Leveraging Multimodal Approaches to Investigate Genetic and Cellular Sources of Phenotypic Variation in the Brain”. Contact brianna.gurdon@maine.edu for a zoom link.

Explore the wonders and perils of our Solar System! Join “The Great Schiaparelli”; as he takes the audience on a space-time adventure within his wondrous Observatorium. From the sun-scorched surface of Mercury to the icy expanses of Pluto and beyond, prepare to be subjected to the myriad wonders of our Solar System, on a breathtaking […]

Dr. Mary Smyth’s SAT Boot Camp has been used successfully to prepare students to take the SAT for many years. Students attend class every day during a school vacation week and practice taking short sections of the test. Students are relaxed and well-rested, so they are able to absorb the lessons and practice at their […]

The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th, 2026. Exhibitions featured: Gerri Rachins: Selected Works on Paper, 2008 – 2025; Helter Skelter Paradise: Sam Cady; Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World; Under the Big Top: Works from the Collection, Featuring Alexander Nolan; and Society & Power: […]

When: Tuesdays, July 7 – August 18, 2026 (Six-week program) No session the week of July 27, 2026 Time: 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Location: Rogers Farm Demonstration Garden, 914 Bennoch Road, Old Town, Maine 04468 Grades: youth entering 7th & 8th grades Program Description C.H.E.F.’s Club (Create, Harvest, Eat, Farm) is a six-week summer program that invites middle school youth […]

What is a Master Food Preserver Volunteer? Master Food Preserver Volunteers serve to extend Extension’s educational programs in food preservation to adults and youth. Master Food Preserver Volunteer serves as a resource in the community to provide the public with research-based information from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and USDA. Direct questions about the […]

The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th, 2026. Exhibitions featured: Gerri Rachins: Selected Works on Paper, 2008 – 2025; Helter Skelter Paradise: Sam Cady; Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World; Under the Big Top: Works from the Collection, Featuring Alexander Nolan; and Society & Power: […]

Little Eve: Stories of Planet Earth Earth is the only known place in the universe where life has flourished. But how did it all begin? Little Eve, a curious bear, sets out to discover the answer. From a brave little cell to a clever squirrel, it tells the story of life and our solar system […]

The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th, 2026. Exhibitions featured: Gerri Rachins: Selected Works on Paper, 2008 – 2025; Helter Skelter Paradise: Sam Cady; Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World; Under the Big Top: Works from the Collection, Featuring Alexander Nolan; and Society & Power: […]

Madison Mueth, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Science and Engineering, will be defending her dissertation titled, “Investigating Regulatory RNA-Protein Interactions in Nociception: Establishing CELF Control as a Critical Homeostatic Translational Regulator in Sensory Neurons.”

University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in collaboration with University of Vermont Extension, will host a dairy sheep mobile parlor and milk quality workshop from 1–3 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Oaklands Farm, 335 Lincoln Avenue in Gardiner. Attendees will observe a dairy sheep mobile milking system in operation and learn about milk quality […]

Dr. Mary Smyth’s SAT Boot Camp has been used successfully to prepare students to take the SAT for many years. Students attend class every day during a school vacation week and practice taking short sections of the test. Students are relaxed and well-rested, so they are able to absorb the lessons and practice at their […]

This interactive online professional development program will teach you the basics of seeing a grant through a full cycle—from inception to completion. You’ll learn how to get your organization ready to apply for grants, where to find funders and funding opportunities, how to write the components of a grant and how to submit a successful […]

You have a lot on your plate. Between annual appeals, communications, virtual event planning and fundraising, you’re overwhelmed. And now you’ve been tasked with writing a grant and you don’t know where to start. Our online grant writing program can help! This interactive online professional development program will teach you the basics of seeing a […]

The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th, 2026. Exhibitions featured: Gerri Rachins: Selected Works on Paper, 2008 – 2025; Helter Skelter Paradise: Sam Cady; Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World; Under the Big Top: Works from the Collection, Featuring Alexander Nolan; and Society & Power: […]

When asked to talk about the universe, astronomers will describe it to you in a thousand different ways. Starting with the diverse planets of the Solar System, charming comets, hot stars, and ethereal nebulae, they’ll take you on a journey all the way to galaxies billions of light-years away. Into this mix, they will throw […]

Opera Acadia presents Giuseppe Verdi’s beloved Opera, La Traviata. Join our world-class cast from around the country and Downeast Maine, and the Opera Acadia Orchestra and Chorus for an inspiring evening of the most performed opera of all time. Fully staged and with full orchestra, this inaugural production from Opera Acadia is not one to […]

From the oxygen we breathe to the uranium that warms our planet’s core, we owe everything to the stars. SPARK: The Universe in Us is about our deep connection not just to Earth, but to stars millions of light years away—and billions of years in the past. Discover the celestial origins of the elements we […]

The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th, 2026. Exhibitions featured: Gerri Rachins: Selected Works on Paper, 2008 – 2025; Helter Skelter Paradise: Sam Cady; Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World; Under the Big Top: Works from the Collection, Featuring Alexander Nolan; and Society & Power: […]

Opera Acadia presents Giuseppe Verdi’s beloved Opera, La Traviata. Join our world-class cast from around the country and Downeast Maine, and the Opera Acadia Orchestra and Chorus for an inspiring evening of the most performed opera of all time. Fully staged and with full orchestra, this inaugural production from Opera Acadia is not one to […]