UMaine in the News

Faculty discuss tariffs on Canada, Mexico with Maine media

Stefano Tijerina, senior lecturer in management with the Maine Business School, spoke with WABI (Channel 5 in Bangor) and WFVX (FOX 22/ABC 7 in Bangor) about the recently imposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico and their possible impacts. Kirsten Vekasi, associate professor at the Department of Political Science and School of Policy and International Affairs, […]

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News Center cites UMaine Extension tips on backyard mapleing

News Center Maine cited a social media post and maple syrup guide from University of Maine Cooperative Extension. The guide states the basics to mapleing are creating a hole in a tree during late winter, collecting sap and then removing the water to make it a concentrated sweet substance.

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WABI highlights ANEW program for UMaine nursing students

WABI (Channel 5 in Bangor) highlighted the Advanced Nursing Education Workforce program through the University of Maine School of Nursing. The program helps fund the education of family nurse practitioners and is aimed at addressing gaps in rural healthcare.

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Spectrum News reports on Hess Lab influenza physics research

Spectrum News reported on research led by professor of physics and astronomy Sam Hess that is ongoing in the University of Maine Hess Lab to find a universal treatment for the flu virus. “Each year, the flu is always a relevant virus that’s around and we don’t have a universal vaccine for it. It’s almost […]

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Beal discusses clam decline with Harpswell Anchor

For an article titled “Once a form of currency, quahogs remain a steady source of cash,” The Harpswell Anchor interviewed Brian Beal, professor of marine ecology at the University of Maine at Machias, on the decline in soft shell clams. “There’s no mystery,” said Beal, also director of the Downeast Institute. “The whole thing comes […]

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New Hampshire Public Radio interviews Mech on browntail moths

New Hampshire Public Radio interviewed Angela Mech, assistant professor of forest entomology at the University of Maine, on browntail moths. “It’s a very short window. Once the outbreak ends, there isn’t going to be enough browntail to really research for another 10 to 15 years. So we’re trying to cram in as many research projects […]

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News Center Maine features research on ticks and invasive plant species

News Center Maine covered research from the University of Maine a new study to determine if controlling unwelcome forest plants also reduces densities of ticks, and how landowners can best apply and share that information. “They tend to grow these very dense thickets. They kind of grow out of control. That’s what invasives do.” said […]

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ABC 8 interviews Mech on spruce budworms

WMTW (ABC 8 in Portland) interviewed Angela Mech, assistant professor of forest entomology at the University of Maine, on what could happen to Maine forests if there is an outbreak of the spruce budworm. “Spruce Budworm is actually a native insect. It’s normally here all the time, but in very low densities, we can’t normally […]

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Kaczor discussing bringing inland, rural youth to sea with WFVX

WFVX (FOX 22/ABC 7 in Bangor) interviewed Kari Kaczor, the environmental literacy and workforce development program manager at Maine Sea Grant, on the “Bringing the Sea to Inland and Rural Youth” initiative, an effort to engage K-12 learners from inland and rural communities in ocean exploration.

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