Glen Koehler, an associate scientist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, spoke with the Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier for an article about an invasive species that now has a well-documented presence in southern Maine. The brown marmorated stink bug is native to East Asia and was first found in Pennsylvania in the mid- to late-1990s. While […]
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The UMaine Today magazine video, “Market Value,” focused on the statewide work of University of Maine Cooperative Extension food safety specialist Jason Bolton, received a Silver Excellence Award in Storytelling from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District I, which represents the New England states, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces in […]
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Rick Kersbergen, a sustainable dairy and forage systems expert with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, spoke with the Bangor Daily News about a gathering of farmers, food producers and others at the United Farmers Market of Maine in Belfast. The group will meet to share a meal and talk about what’s next with a […]
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Rick Kersbergen, a sustainable dairy and forage systems expert with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, spoke with the Bangor Daily News for the article, “Farm animal abuse and neglect starkly visible in the winter, says animal advocate.” Kersbergen said nutrition, or the lack thereof, is what he finds to be the biggest problem […]
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Sherman Hasbrouck, a former University of Maine employee, passed away Feb. 4. After moving to Orono in 1966, Sherman worked at UMaine, first as a community development specialist with University of Maine Cooperative Extension Services and later with the Land and Water Resources Center, according to his obituary.
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The Republican Journal reported Waldo County Soil and Water Conservation District and Maine Forest Service are offering a series of short field tours to highlight forest stewardship and conservation in Waldo County. The next event is Maple Sugaring for the Small Woodlot Owner, scheduled for 2–4 p.m. Feb. 22 at Simmons & Daughters Sugar House […]
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A Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Open House will be held 2:30–5 p.m. Feb. 20 in the Coe Room, Memorial Union. College of Education and Human Development faculty and staff will be available to answer questions about the combined online/in-person, 15-month MAT program, launching during May Session. MAT is for those with an undergraduate […]
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The Republican Journal reported the University of Maine Waldo County Extension Association is organizing an agricultural plastic recycling forum 1:30–4:30 p.m. Feb 10 at the United Farmer’s Market of Maine in Belfast. The ag plastic recycling work group is attempting to develop best practices for increasing the recycled plastic content from the waste stream of […]
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The Sun Journal reported that Mahoosuc Pathways in Bethel is working to get people outside and active this winter. In November 2016, after learning the Nordic ski center at the Bethel Inn Resort was not going to open because the manager was leaving, local skiers, business owners and nonprofits rallied to create a plan to […]
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Talks made during the Maine Agricultural Trades Show by University of Maine Cooperative Extension faculty Glen Koehler and Alicyn Smart were the focus of the latest column in the Portland Press Herald “Maine Gardener” series. Koehler, a fruit-tree specialist who also studies climate, spoke about “Farmer Adaptation to Changing Weather.” Koehler used charts, maps and […]
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