The Bangor Daily News reported four Wabanaki scholars will discuss the history of Wabanaki treaty-making at 7 p.m. March 20 at Wells Conference Center. The discussion is part of a series meant to educate the public on the relationship between Maine’s tribes and settlers. Andrea Bear Nicholas, former chair of the studies of aboriginal cultures […]
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WABI (Channel 5) reported on the University of Maine’s third annual Summer Camp Fair for Kids held in the New Balance Student Recreation Center on campus. Representatives from more than 60 Maine summer camps provided informational materials and answered questions about the programming available for children and teens at the free event.
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The Bangor Daily News and Portland Press Herald were among the news organizations to report University of Maine quarterback Marcus Wasilewski was chosen as the Colonial Athletic Association’s Student-Athlete of the Year. Wasilewski was recently honored with an “M” Club Dean Smith Award, presented annually to UMaine’s top male and female student-athletes. He previously earned […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension insect diagnostician Clay Kirby told the Bangor Daily News that the long, cold winter may not have made a dent in the local tick population. “I hope I’m wrong,” he said. “But I can’t foresee much of a decrease [in the tick population] just because we’ve had so much snow […]
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Shelby Saucier, a University of Maine student and graduate assistant in the Student Wellness Resource Center, spoke with WABI (Channel 5) about the University Credit Union’s seventh annual Healthy High 5k/10k and 1-Mile Fun Run to be held at UMaine on April 13. WABI reported registration for the races is now open. Saucier said anyone […]
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Robert Rice, a professor of wood science and technology at the University of Maine, was quoted in the Bangor Daily News article “$25 million FAME loan remains intact despite changes in Millinocket pellet mill plan.” Rice was selected by the Finance Authority of Maine as an independent forest industry analyst to review Cate Street Capital’s […]
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Foster’s Daily Democrat reported Jack Cosgrove, head coach of the University of Maine football team, is one of nine people to be inducted into the Maine Sports Hall of Fame in May at its 39th annual awards banquet. Other inductees include Joseph L. Ferris, who pitched for UMaine in the 1964 College World Series, and […]
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The Maine Edge spoke with Dennis Cox, professor of music and director of the Choral Music Program at the University of Maine, about the University Singers’ spring tour. Over spring break, the group performed free public concerts in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Cox, who plans to retire at the end of the school year, […]
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Portland Press Herald columnist Meredith Goad wrote about University of Maine economist Todd Gabe’s study on the maple industry’s financial impact in the state. The industry, he found, generates a direct contribution to the state’s economy of $27.7 million, 567 full- and part-time jobs, and $17.3 million in labor income. Kathryn Hopkins, a maple products […]
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WABI (Channel 5) reported on University of Maine art students helping at-risk youth at the Shaw House in Bangor. The UMaine students delivered raw materials to Shaw House for youth to use to make pins. The pins, which range from found art to sculptures, are for sale at Metropolitan Soul and The Rock and Art […]
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