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Meet the Maine-made inventions that help make life the way it should be

From potato farms to global shipping lanes, ideas from Maine’s R&D department are making an impact

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UMaine Concert Band to fundraise for Penquis at Concert for a Cause March 10

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Network of advanced weather stations helps Maine farmers save time and money

Trish Riley honored for lifetime of public service with UMaine Alumni Career Award

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UMaine alum, NASA researcher named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list

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UMaine expands summer intern housing program to ease short-term rental challenges

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UMaine Student Portfolio Investment Fund surpasses $6 million

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UMaine professor’s new book weds philosophy, pop culture by way of ‘Bridgerton’

UMaine President Ferrini-Mundy concludes historic term as APLU board chair

UMaine researcher develops model to protect freshwater fish worldwide from extinction

Researchers use fungus to create plastic-free food packaging

New powerful spectrometer positions UMaine as hub for molecular research

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New map project from the Canadian-American Center focuses on Inuit homelands in Canada

Island Soundscape Project panel and reception to highlight ‘Soundmarks’ installation

UMaine’s International Dance Festival returns to the Collins Center Feb. 14

University of Maine Career Fair returns Wednesday, Feb. 11

Faculty Exhibition now open in Lord Hall

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Live Science interviews Anderson on whether vikings were in Maine

WABI covers UMaine 2026 State of the University Address

Singh speaks with MarthaStewart.com about problematic garden flowers

Miller discusses philosophy in ‘Bridgerton’ with WABI

Press Herald features free satellite-driven model for oyster farmers

Black Bear Profiles

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Anna Scaggs and Nick Ritchie: Future teachers took different paths to UMaine

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Jordan Ramos: An artistic take on Maine’s wild blueberry heritage

Eddie Nachamie: Environmental advocate wins prestigious scholarship

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UMaine faculty featured in the 2026 edition of Farmers’ Almanac

UMaine professor co‑authors guide to teaching civic engagement

Four European universities, one program: MaineMBA graduate uses prestigious fellowship to study smart cities

Fellowships send UMaine Ph.D. student to France to research cancer

UMaine Army ROTC earns coveted streamer at intense regional competition

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