In a Bangor Daily News article, University of Maine Athletic Director Steve Abbott discussed proposed renovation plans for Memorial Gym and the UMaine Field House, a project that is turning out to be more expensive than planned. Abbott said the project might have to be scaled back, although a decision on how to proceed won’t […]
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The St. John Valley Times in Aroostook County carried an article about a $249,600 U.S. Department of Agriculture grant awarded to the University of Maine for potato research at the university’s Aroostook Research Farm in Presque Isle and in Orono. Researchers are looking to improve potato breeding and continue variety development. Contact: George Manlove, (207) […]
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Retired Central Intelligence Agency specialist Bruce Riedel, a senior fellow in the Saban Center for Middle East Policy at the Brookings Institution, will discuss Osama bin Laden and the future of al Qaeda in a lecture at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17 at the Buchanan Alumni House at the University of Maine. Sponsored by the […]
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UMaine accounting professor Steve Colburn was interviewed by several media outlets for articles about methodology political candidates used when releasing their tax filings. In an Associated Press report that appeared on the Boston Globe website, Colburn said presidential candidate Mitt Romney came close to meeting the standard set in the textbook used by UMaine students. […]
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The Waterville Sentinel interviewed University of Maine political scientist Mark Brewer for an assessment of what Maine voters can expect in upcoming debates between Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud and Republican challenger Kevin Raye. Brewer said he expects both Michaud and Raye to perform well. Contact: George Manlove, (207) 581-3756
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The Bangor Daily News offered garden produce preservation tips based on information from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Information ranged from various canning methods best suited to a variety of fruits and vegetables. The article referred readers to the UMaine Extension website for additional information. Contact: George Manlove, (207) 581-3756
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A Channel 2 (WLBZ) news report on this year’s healthy pumpkin crop attributed information to University of Maine researchers. Adequate rain in July was a primary reason for the strong crop, according to the report. Contact: George Manlove, (207) 581-3756
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More than 700 students and teachers from 15 middle and elementary schools throughout northern and central Maine will convene on Tuesday, Oct. 9, at the University of Maine campus for the 10th biennial Northern Maine Children’s Water Festival. The festival is a fun-filled way for students to learn about the value of clean water and […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will celebrate the fifth annual 4-H National Youth Science Days (NYSD) in October and November with a series of events designed to spark youth interest in science and future science careers. As part of 4-H NYSD, youngsters will participate in the 4-H Eco-Bot Challenge, a 2012 National Science Experiment in […]
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The University of Maine Intermedia MFA program will present A Tribute to John Cage, free film screenings dedicated to the music and creative legacy of American composer John Cage. The screenings are scheduled at 7 p.m. in 100 Lord Hall in October and November. The film series is part of an international celebration of the […]
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