WABI (Channel 5) and The Maine Edge reported on a recent announcement by the Maine Potato Board introducing two varieties of potatoes developed by the board in partnership with the University of Maine. The new varieties — the Easton and the Sebec — were developed over the past several growing seasons and are targeted for […]
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Foster’s Daily Democrat and The Maine Edge reported the University of Maine’s Foster Center for Student Innovation is accepting applications from college students and Maine companies for the Blackstone Accelerates Growth (BxG) Innovate for Maine Fellows program. The program connects Maine college students with growing companies as a way to create jobs in Maine through […]
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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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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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The Bangor Daily News reported the University of Maine and the Maine Potato Board announced the creation of two new potato varieties — the Easton and the Sebec — that were developed over the past several growing seasons. The varieties are targeted at the french fry and potato chip industries. Kris Burton, director of technology […]
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The University of Maine’s Foster Center for Student Innovation was mentioned in City Council Chairman Ben Sprague’s 38 ideas for how to attract more people to live and work in Bangor, the Bangor Daily News reported. “Work to link University of Maine Innovation Center efforts to Bangor” was listed in Sprague’s proposal of 38 “action […]
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Robert Rice, a professor of wood science and technology at the University of Maine, spoke with the Maine Public Broadcasting Network for a report titled “Maine paper mill merger plans hit snag.” Verso Paper recently announced it would buy NewPage Holdings, but in a letter released this week, Verso told the NewPage Board of Directors […]
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A proposed offshore wind pilot project by Maine Aqua Ventus, which includes the University of Maine and partner companies, is the focus of an EarthTechling article titled “Maine keeps offshore wind project afloat.” The Maine Public Utilities Commission voted earlier in January to approve the terms of the consortium’s project which seeks to build two […]
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The University of Maine’s Foster Center for Student Innovation is seeking motivated, innovative Maine college students and Maine companies that want to make a difference for the state through the Blackstone Accelerates Growth (BxG) Innovate for Maine Fellows program, supported by the Blackstone Charitable Foundation. The BxG Innovate for Maine Fellows program connects the best […]
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