Comments from UMaine political scientist Mark Brewer were included in a Central Maine Morning Sentinel report about the race for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District that pitted Democratic incumbent and eventual winner Mike Michaud against Kevin Raye, Republican state senate president. Brewer said Raye’s loss cannot be pinned on a Democratic wave election, as Raye has […]
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Lisa Phelps, University of Maine Cooperative Extension educator and the administrator of UMaine Extension’s 4-H programming, was interviewed for a Portland Press Herald story about how youth organizations screen adult volunteers in order to protect children. Phelps said background checks for 4-H clubs are done through UMaine’s Human Resources Department and 4-H holds the majority […]
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An opinion piece in the Portland Press Herald called for increased participation between the city of Portland and UMaine researchers. The op-ed noted UMaine research in science and engineering, which could provide commercial opportunities for the city. Contact: Jessica Bloch, (207) 581-3777
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A Bangor Daily News editorialabout last week’s rejection of Question 2, which would have provided funding for a new animal, plant and insect diagnostic lab at UMaine, noted voters approved infrastructure-related bond questions but turned down the bond question that supports investments in higher education. The rejection of the bond shows voters still need more […]
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Channel 5 (WABI) and Channel 2 (WLBZ) carried an Associated Press report about the University of Maine’s First Annual Veterans Recognition Luncheon held Friday, Nov. 9 at the Memorial Union. Maine first lady Ann LePage was the guest speaker. The event was part of a weeklong celebration of veterans organized by the UMaine Office of […]
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University of Maine political scientist Mark Brewer discussed election results in a Channel 5 (WABI) TV report, saying that following the re-election of Democratic President Barack Obama, Republicans will need to decide what the future of their party is going to look like. Brewer also said the election demonstrated that non-white and young voters shouldn’t […]
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The Portland Press Herald posted a blog entry about the successful University of Maine student turnout for Tuesday’s elections. Dean of Students Robert Dana was quoted as saying the turnout of almost half of the more the 3,000 students living on campus was tremendous and a result of a hearty get-out-the-vote effort on campus. Contact: […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension educator and pest management specialist Jim Dill discussed with the Bangor Daily News some of the myths about winter ticks, which are beginning to hatch now that the weather is getting colder. Moose ticks, also called winter ticks and feed on both moose and deer, are plentiful this year, according […]
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The new University of Maine Cooperative Extension More Maine Meat initiative was featured in a Maine Public Broadcasting Network radio report. Rick Kersbergen, who is heading the initiative for UMaine Extension, said in an interview there are ways in Maine to utilize unused grassy acreage to boost beef production. Contact: Jessica Bloch, 207.581.3777
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The Lewiston Sun Journal published a Bangor Daily News report that noted the University of Maine System Board of Trustees approved an expansion at the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center to create a facility for testing wind and wave effects on wind turbines. Contact: George Manlove, 207.581.3756
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