WVII Reports on Plant Sale
WVII (Channel 7) reported on the annual Black Bear Beauties Plant Sale held at the University of Maine over the weekend. The sale was organized by the UMaine Horticulture Club and greenhouse management students.
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Actor Talks About UMaine Appearance on Radio Show
Fandom Sports ME posted a “Downtown with Rich Kimball” radio interview with Oscar-nominated actor David Strathairn after his visit to the University of Maine. Strathairn participated in a reading of the Sophocles play “Ajax” as part of the Outside the Wire theater program’s “Theater of War.” The reading took place during Maine Center on Aging’s […]
Read moreVillageSoup Previews Tisher’s Talk on Climate Change
The VillageSoup previewed a slide talk on climate change by Sharon Tisher, environmental lawyer and University of Maine economics professor. Tisher will present “Climate Reality: Connecting the Dots Between Extreme Weather and Global Warming” at Camden Public Library on June 4.
Read moreWoman Tells Congress Importance of Upward Bound, Press Herald Reports
The Portland Press Herald reported Patricia Marshall, professor and interim associate vice president for academic affairs at Worcester State University, told Congress on Wednesday what it was like growing up in poverty in rural Maine and how federal educational programs for low-income students are necessary. Marshall participated in Upward Bound and Talent Search at the […]
Read moreMedia Report on Field House Renovation Progress
The Bangor Daily News, WLBZ (Channel 2) and WABI (Channel 5) were among news organizations to report on the renovation progress at the University of Maine Field House. UMaine Athletic Director Steve Abbott told the BDN the field house is expected to be completed on Oct. 15.
Read moreUMaine CenTRO Program Mentioned in BDN Column
An online training program created by the University of Maine Center for Tourism Research and Outreach, the Maine Woods Consortium and the Maine Office of Tourism was mentioned in the Bangor Daily News Women@Work column, “Serve it up: Making the most of customer service.” Welcome ME Online Quality Service Training is professionally developed service industry […]
Read moreWVII Covers Technology Conference at UMaine
WVII (Channel 7) reported nearly 50 schools and more than 1,000 students attended the 10th annual Maine Learning Technology Initiative Conference at the University of Maine on Thursday.
Read moreWVII Interviews Kaye About Maine’s Death Rate
Len Kaye, director of the University of Maine’s Center on Aging, spoke with WVII (Channel 7) about a new report by the state economist that says Maine’s death rate is higher than its birth rate. Kaye said people are now living longer and does not think the report means the state is in a downfall.
Read moreWiemann Talks to Press Herald About Portland Chamber Music Festival
Beth Wiemann, chairwoman of the Music Division in the University of Maine’s School of Performing Arts, was interviewed by the Portland Press Herald about the upcoming Portland Chamber Music Festival. The festival will include the world premiere of Wiemann’s new piece for string quartet, “Minor Blasts, Some Flurries,” at 8 p.m. May 23 at the […]
Read moreMedia Report on UMaine Graduate’s Book Release
Sarah Smiley, a columnist, author and military wife who received a master of arts in mass communication from the University of Maine and has taught courses at the university as part of the adjunct faculty, recently wrote and released the book “Dinner with the Smileys.” Smiley is set to appear this month on Katie Couric’s […]
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