Bob Bayer, executive director of the Lobster Institute at the University of Maine, and Joe Galetti, a UMaine graduate student, were featured in an episode of the PBS show “America’s Heartland.” Bayer spoke about research being conducted into how lobster shells can be used in food products and Galetti spoke about his research into how […]
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Kirk Michaud, a junior wildlife biology major at the University of Maine, spoke with Bill Green for a segment on WLBZ (Channel 2) about what causes deer and moose to lose their antlers. Michaud, who recently wrote a paper on the topic for his vertebrate biology class, said shorter days and colder weather triggers the […]
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Capital Press covered a talk given at the Washington Oregon Potato Conference by Andrei Alyokhin, an associate professor of applied entomology at the University of Maine. Alyokhin recommended farmers alternate crop rotations and insecticides to avoid building up insect populations that are resistant to the chemicals.
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Anna Saar, who coordinates the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Senior Companion Program for Oxford, Androscoggin and Franklin counties, spoke with the Sun Journal about the program and her upcoming talk in Otisfield. Saar is scheduled to speak Feb. 6 at a presentation hosted by the Otisfield Social Outreach Committee for residents interested in helping […]
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The Bangor Daily News reported Bristol residents will likely request that Maine Aqua Ventus — which includes the University of Maine and partner companies — consider a “community benefit agreement” that would provide the town with free electricity to the local school or additional educational opportunities for students. In January, Maine Aqua Ventus received initial […]
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Sandy, Danny and the rest of the characters from Rydell High take the stage for seven February performances of “Grease” in Hauck Auditorium at the University of Maine. Sandra Hardy, professor of theatre at UMaine, is directing the ensemble show. She is joined by Danny Williams, music director; Jasmine Ireland, choreographer; Dan Bilodeau, set designer; […]
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The University of Maine Museum of Art in downtown Bangor will offer ART@NOON, an informal gallery talk and tour with UMMA Director George Kinghorn at 12 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12. Kinghorn will discuss the museum’s current exhibition “From Piranesi to Picasso: Master Prints from the Permanent Collection,” on display through March 22. ART@NOON gallery talks […]
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Third-year journalism student with minors in sustainable food systems and creative writing aims to make a difference in through writing.
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UMaine’s CCAR assists in development of recirculating aquaculture technology.
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UMaine forestry, social work researchers team up to help Maine landowners overcome challenges.
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