A Science Now online news story describes a new measurement technique developed by scientists using seismometers to monitor icequakes, seismic activity caused by calving and other physical changes in glaciers. Gordon Hamilton of the UMaine Climate Change Institute comments in the story, which describes the data collection method and its potential impact on climate and […]
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Physorg.com had a UMaine report about the connection between holiday food overindulgence and the immune system, which included comments from UMaine professor of food science and human nutrition Mary Ellen Camire. She said foods such as yams, carrots, spinach, mangoes and fortified milk, which contain immune system-boosting vitamin A, are good choices this time of […]
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Contact: Mary Ellen Camire, (207) 581-1627 ORONO — Epicurean indulgence during holiday festivities — too many sugary foods or too much alcohol — can lead to excess fat gain, all of which can contribute to weakening the human immune system. Some simple serving suggestions can help counteract potentially negative consequences of the eat, drink and […]
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Contact: Sue Erich, (207) 581-2997 The University of Maine Department of Plant, Soil and Environmental Sciences, along with the Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station Analytical Laboratory and Soil Testing Service, will host Dr. Will Brinton, the founder and president of Woods End Laboratory in Mt. Vernon, for a seminar starting at 10 a.m. on […]
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The VillageSoup Web site features a UMaine news release about a recent donation to the UMaine equine program by the Maine Farriers Association.
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Contact: George Manlove at (207) 581-3756 ORONO — In a show of appreciation for the University of Maine’s support of the equine industry, the Maine Farriers Association presented a cash donation to UMaine’s equine program on Dec. 10. The association’s $1,500 donation was to thank the students, faculty and staff associated with the UMaine program […]
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UMaine Prof. Robert Causey was interviewed as part of a Friday WABI story about a clinic and check presentation at UMaine’s Witter Farm. The Maine Farriers Association, as part of a meeting, seminar and clinic at the farm, gave $1,500 to the UMaine equine program to support future educational programs that benefit UMaine education programs […]
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Contact: Joe Carr at (207) 581-3571 ORONO — The Maine Farriers Association will present a cash donation to the University of Maine equine program on Friday, Dec. 10, as part of a series of events including a seminar, clinic and demonstration. Farriers have expertise in equine hoof care. Their functions include the placement of shoes […]
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The Lewiston Sun Journal reports on a new exhibit at the Maine State Museum in Augusta, commemorating the 300th anniversary of the wreck of the Nottingham Galley off the Maine coast near York. The exhibit includes video and photo depictions of the efforts of UMaine marine archaeologist Warren Riess, who recovered some of the ship’s […]
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Comments from Jim McConnon of the UMaine School of Economics faculty and Cooperative Extension are included in a Wednesday Lewiston Sun Journal report looking at the holiday retail season in Maine.
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