The Cooldown wrote an article on a toxic group of chemicals called PFAS and featured work done by University of Maine. Researchers at UMaine tested whether or not intercropping could be a helpful way to reduce PFAS. “This study shows that there is no one-size-fits-all recommendation or policy for farmers dealing with PFAS contamination,” said […]
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The New York Times interviewed Mary Ellen Camire, professor of food science and human nutrition at the University of Maine, about the health benefits of potatoes. She said that potatoes contain a modest amount of vitamin B6, which is needed for cardiovascular, immune and mental health. Purple and red potatoes have pigments called anthocyanins that […]
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A Navy medic who worked in jungles and deserts. A seaman who travelled to nearly 30 countries. An Army mechanic stationed in seven different places across the U.S. A Marine who wants to be a pilot and responded to a catastrophic plane crash. They are among the hundreds of veterans and active military members pursuing […]
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The Harpswell Anchor spotlighted the work of Walter Golet, associate professor in the University of Maine’s School of Marine Sciences, and Samantha Nadeau, manager of the university’s Pelagic Fisheries Lab in Portland, whose research is helping document the resurgence of Atlantic bluefin tuna in the Gulf of Maine. After decades of decline due to overfishing, […]
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Bence Rosenberg, a parks, recreation and tourism major from Morristown, New Jersey, knew he wanted to attend the University of Maine after discovering its outdoor recreation program. During his time at UMaine, he has turned a love of the outdoors into a profession in progress. “I like being outside,” Rosenberg said. “I had an adviser […]
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Vermont Public highlighted new funding awarded to John Daigle, professor of forest recreation management at the University of Maine, for his work supporting indigenous forest research in the Northeast. Daigle explained that his team studies ash trees used in traditional Wabinaki basket weaving, examining characteristics such as bark, branches, and growth rings, to identify the […]
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Mary Ellen Camire, professor of food science and human nutrition at the University of Maine, spoke with Labour about the benefits of a balanced breakfast for digestive health. Camire recommended starting the day with a combination of protein and green vegetables, which she said helps the digestive system function steadily while supporting long-term weight control.
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Lindsey Rustad, a faculty associate with the University of Maine School of Forest Resources and a retired research ecologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, will present the Sergei A. Wilde Distinguished Lectureship in Forest and Wildland Soils on Nov. 12 in Salt Lake City. Rustad’s lecture, “A Wilde Challenge: The Art of […]
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Wild oysters have returned to Maine after nearing extinction almost 100 years ago. Professor Heather Leslie, a marine conservation scientist, spoke with Civil Eats to explain what might be happening to cause the growth in their presence.
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University of Maine professor of pomology Renae Moran provided insight to CentralMaine.com and the Bangor Daily News on how this season’s drought has impacted apple orchards across the state. “Trees are very resilient, and they have a way of producing apples every year,” said Moran, who is also a University of Maine Cooperative Extension tree […]
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