The Bangor Daily News carried an article announcing the ESTIA Conference on “Slow Food, a Model for Sustainable and Healthy Living,” which is being held Oct. 26–27 at UMaine’s Wells Conference Center. More than 20 speakers, including U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree of Maine and several UMaine faculty members, will address topics such as understanding the […]
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Chris White, the University of Maine director of bands, was interviewed for a Channel 5 (WABI) report on the “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band’s sold-out Oct. 16 performance at the University of Maine’s Collins Center for the Arts. The concert was part of the band’s 31-day tour. Contact: George Manlove, (207) 581-3756
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University of Maine professor emeritus of mechanical engineering Dick Hill was interviewed for a Channel 2 (WLBZ) report on the benefits and economic savings potential of heat pump technology. Hill said he expects to save money following his installation of a heat pump, but the pump does have a limited capacity, especially at very cold […]
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University of Maine political scientist Mark Brewer was interviewed for a Seacoastonline article on the potential for passage of the same-sex marriage referendum facing Maine voters in November. Brewer said based on the grassroots campaigning by supporters, he thinks Maine will become the first state in the nation to endorse same-sex marriage at the ballot […]
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Maine State Chamber of Commerce President Dana Connors, interviewed by the Maine Public Broadcasting Network on Maine’s upcoming referenda questions, said a proposed animal, plant and insect diagnostic laboratory at UMaine, along with new machine tool technology at community colleges, are “wise investments.” The lab is part of Question 2, on which voters will decide […]
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University of Maine political scientist Mark Brewer was interviewed for a Maine Public Broadcasting report about a disagreement between Republicans and Democrats over a U.S. Second Congressional District campaign ad placed by incumbent Democrat Rep. Mike Michaud. The ad takes aim at spending by GOP challenger Kevin Raye. Brewer said he has been surprised that […]
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The science website PhysOrg.com has posted an article about a collaborative between the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center and the U.S. Offshore Wind Collaborative (USOWC). Called the Offshore WindHub, the partnership brings together resources related to Atlantic coast states and federal activities in policy, technology, economics and siting. The second phase of […]
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The Bangor Daily News carried a news release advancing the Engineering Job Fair Oct. 16 at the University of Maine. The event will draw nearly 80 companies looking to hire engineering students from UMaine. The job fair is cosponsored by the UMaine Career Center and the College of Engineering. Contact: George Manlove, (207) 581-3756
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University of Maine political scientist Amy Fried was interviewed for a New York Times political analysis of presidential politics and congressional districts in Maine. Fried observed that recent redistricting moved about 3,500 Republicans into the more conservative Second Congressional District and largely Democratic Waterville and Winslow were shifted into the Congressional First District. Fried said […]
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The Bangor Daily News interviewed retired Central Intelligence Agency terrorist expert Bruce Riedel in advance of his scheduled appearance at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at UMaine’s Buchanan Alumni House. Riedel will discuss the hunt for Osama bin Laden, al-Qaida and progress the United States has made, and remaining challenges, in combating international terrorism. […]
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