Centralmaine.com, The Daily Bulldog and the Sun Journal advanced a discussion facilitated by Darren Ranco, an associate professor of anthropology and chair of Native American Studies at the University of Maine, at 11:45 a.m. on Oct. 15 at the University of Maine at Farmington. “Decolonizing the University Through Placed-Based Agreements with Tribal Nations,” is intended […]
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Mark Brewer, a University of Maine politics professor, spoke with Bloomberg Government about how redrawing of Maine’s 2nd congressional district will affect political races, particularly for the House of Representatives seat currently held by Jared Golden. “It’s somewhat better for Golden now” but “it’s still going to be a tough race,” in 2022, Brewer said […]
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In a story about Lewiston-based Community Health Options awarding grants to nonprofit agencies that tackle substance abuse problems, the Sun Journal shared a quote from the organization’s senior vice president and chief financial officer, Maggie Kelley, that cites information from a University of Maine Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center report about overdose fatalities. “One data […]
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Many people nationwide are experiencing a decline in their mental health. Rates of anxiety, depression, and substance abuse are rising, more so in rural areas. Ten out of 16 Maine counties have a shortage of mental health professionals. Only about half of the state population receives the services they need. At UMaine, a major effort […]
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The Bangor Daily News cited a report of overdose deaths in Maine compiled by Marcella Sorg, a University of Maine research professor and forensic anthropologist, in a story about Overdose Prevention Through Intensive Outreach Naloxone and Safety (OPTIONS), a statewide drug outreach program. This initiative assigns liaisons to provide direct personal outreach to those who […]
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The Maine Monitor spoke with Mark Brewer, a University of Maine professor of political science, about Maine’s 2022 gubernatorial campaign. “The whole fight over everything related to COVID really has become so intensely politicized that I don’t know that it’s a great time to be a chief executive at any governmental level,” Brewer said, predicting […]
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The Bangor Daily News, Centralmaine.com and the Sun Journal promoted a talk by Micah Pawling, a University of Maine associate professor of history and Native American studies, at 3 p.m. Oct. 4. “Why We Need History to Create a Sustainable World: Views from Wabanaki History” will be offered live in Room 107 Norman Smith Hall at UMaine, and also […]
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The Bangor Daily News reported that William Baker, a University of Maine professor emeritus and sports historian, passed away Sept. 25 at the age of 83. Baker, who penned the biography “Jesse Owens: An American Life,” taught at UMaine for three decades. According to his family, he was writing a history of basketball at the […]
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The fourth annual “Women in Bioscience” event on Sept. 30 will feature a virtual interactive workshop led by Shannon McCoy, University of Maine associate professor of psychology. “Imposter Syndrome: Understanding and Coping with a Potential Barrier to Success” begins at 11:30 a.m. It follows a virtual 10 a.m. panel discussion, Women in Leadership, moderated by […]
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The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine will host a talk by Micah Pawling about how history, particularly Wabanaki history, can help create a more sustainable society from 3–4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 4. Over time, people’s ideas about sustainability have varied considerably, providing researchers with new insights about […]
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