Mark Brewer, a political science professor at the University of Maine, was quoted in the Al Jazeera America op-ed, “Democrats lost because of Obama’s policies.” John Batchelor, a novelist and host of a national radio news show in New York City, mentioned Brewer in relation to Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race between Republican Bruce Poliquin, […]
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Windpower Monthly published an article about the platform of VolturnUS, a prototype that’s one-eighth the scale of a full-size offshore wind turbine that was deployed off the coast of Castine in June 2013. VolturnUS was created by the University of Maine-led DeepCwind Consortium. During its deployment, the platform has experienced storm conditions allowing UMaine to […]
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WABI (Channel 5) reported the University of Maine’s Wallace Pool recently added two new banners that show some of the UMaine swimming and diving team’s best athletes. The banners were made possible by funds raised during Erin’s Run 5K Road Race. The run was created in honor of former UMaine student and swimmer Erin Woolley […]
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WLBZ (Channel 2) sat down with University of Maine alumnus Gerard S. Cassidy, who graduated from UMaine in 1980 with a dual degree in accounting and finance, to talk about his career and giving back to his alma mater. Made possible by Cassidy’s donation, the Maine Business School dedicated the Gerard S. Cassidy ’80 Capital […]
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Research being conducted by Yong Chen, a fisheries scientist at the University of Maine, was mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article, “Fishermen say new restrictions unfairly overlook cod caught in lobster traps.” According to the article, emergency restrictions aimed at protecting declining cod stocks in the Gulf of Maine have some fishermen worried that […]
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Robert Rice, a professor of wood science and technology at the University of Maine, spoke with, WLBZ (Channel 2) for a report about the future of the closed East Millinocket mill. Recently, Gov. Paul LePage said there are three bidders looking at the mill, according to the report. Rice said the mill doesn’t have any […]
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The University of Maine was mentioned in an article by The Forecaster about a new STEM education event held in Portland. According to the article, Portland Public Schools, in partnership with EnviroLogix, held the first STEM Exposition, which showcased science, technology, engineering and math projects and demonstrations that were created by students, businesses and post-secondary […]
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WABI (Channel 5), WVII (Channel 7) and the Bangor Daily News reported on a flag raising and remembrance ceremony held at the University of Maine to recognize veterans and kick off a week of events in their honor. The ceremony, which was coordinated by the UMaine Office of Veterans Education and Transition Services (VETS) and […]
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Cynthia Erdley, a psychology professor at the University of Maine, spoke with WABI (Channel 5) for its two-part report titled, “Social media = anti-social kids?” Erdley said the ability to remain anonymous online makes it easier for cyberbullying to grow and the constant interaction can also breed anxiety, especially in children who already have that […]
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WVII (Channel 7) reported three University of Maine researchers will travel to the Falkland Islands to learn more about the region’s biodiversity and what can be done to preserve it. Jacquelyn Gill, an assistant professor of paleoecology and plant ecology, will travel with two graduate students — Kit Hamley and Dulcinea Groff. “We are very […]
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