Communication Research Focuses on Reeling in the Benefits of State Seafood for Consumers
Communication research focuses on reeling in the benefits of state seafood for consumers.
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Media Report on UMaine’s Unveiling of Floating Turbine
The Bangor Daily News, WABI (Channel 5), WLBZ (Channel 2) and WVII (Channel 7) were among several news organizations to report on the University of Maine’s unveiling Wednesday of a floating platform of VolturnUS, a first-of-its-kind offshore wind turbine. The turbine will be deployed off Maine’s coast at the end of the month and will […]
Read moreLewiston Startup Tests Blenders at UMaine, Mainebiz Reports
Mainebiz reported Lewiston startup Karkos Group LLC is working on a prototype blender that’s quieter than the competition in the commercial and high-end home blender markets. Using a seed grant, the business had independent tests of its motor run by the University of Maine’s Advanced Manufacturing Center against other commercial blenders.
Read moreUMaine Study Cited in BDN Cruise Ship Article
The Bangor Daily News cited a University of Maine economic study in the article “Futuristic Quantum-class cruise ship to be largest ever to visit Portland when it arrives in 2015.” The study found the 31 ships that visited Portland in 2008 generated between $5.8 million and $8 million in the Greater Portland economy and supported […]
Read moreBDN Interviews Thaler on Power Plant Sale, Energy Market
Jeffrey Thaler, a visiting professor of energy policy, law and ethics at the University of Maine, spoke to the Bangor Daily News about the proposed sale of Maine’s largest power plant and New England’s changing energy market.
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Films Contribute to State’s Financial Picture, According to UMaine Economist
Films contribute to state’s financial picture, according to UMaine economist.
Read moreJacobson Cited in Mainebiz Article on Climate Change
Mainebiz interviewed George Jacobson, professor emeritus of biology, ecology and climate change at the University of Maine, for the article “Maine companies prep for rise in climate change planning.” Jacobson said because CO2 levels continue to rise, contributing to higher temperatures around the globe, companies need to think about adaptation planning.
Read moreMainebiz Profiles UMaine’s Cellulose Nanofiber Work
Mainebiz recently published the article “UMaine project unlocks nanofiber potential.” The article included information about the university’s research and its new Cellulose Nanofiber Pilot Plant — the nation’s first. John Wolanski, chairman of the UMaine Pulp & Paper Foundation; Michael Bilodeau, director at UMaine’s Process Development Center; and Jake Ward, UMaine’s vice president of innovation […]
Read moreFerguson Interviewed on TideSmart Talk Radio Show
Yahoo! Finance and The Sacramento Bee were among news organizations to carry a PR Newswire report about University of Maine President Paul Ferguson’s recent interview on TideSmart Talk with Stevoe. During the radio show that aired Saturday, Ferguson spoke about the ties between Maine’s university system and the state’s economic growth potential.
Read moreGabe’s Study Cited in Press Herald Article
The Portland Press Herald article “Maine, others may soon get to tax Web sales” cited a 2012 study by University of Maine economist Todd Gabe. Gabe’s study found Maine would receive between $18 million and $28 million if Congress authorized tax collections from online and catalog purchases.
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