University of Maine political scientist Mark Brewer was interviewed for a Kennebec Journal profile of Republican U.S. House candidate Kevin Raye, currently president of the Maine State Senate, who is challenging incumbent Democratic U.S. House member Mike Michaud for his seat. Brewer said even though Raye is presenting a hearty challenge for Michaud, incumbents usually […]
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University of Maine political scientist Howard Cody was interviewed by National Public Radio for a report on whether public referenda weaken legislative authority for elected lawmakers, when laws can be overturned by popular vote. Cody said voters’ ability to overrule elected legislators’ decisions, particularly on contentious social or economic issues, can “cow” legislators and even […]
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A recent New York Times profile of poet and critic Stephen Burt’s eclectic work and style included a reference to University of Maine English Department faculty member Steve Evans, who directs the UMaine-based National Poetry Foundation, as being one of the few poetry critics willing to criticize Burt. Evans said Burt tends to be overly […]
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Channel 5 (WABI) reported on the activities planned Friday, Sept. 21, at the Memorial Union for the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the UMaine-based Lobster Institute. The Boston Globe and the Bangor Daily News websites both carried an Associated Press article about the event. Contact: George Manlove, (207) 581-3756
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University of Maine Vice President for Students Robert Dana was quoted in a Channel 6 (WCSH) news report on the decision to allow vendors to sell beer in an enclosed Bavarian garden-style beer tent at Alfond Stadium at UMaine home football games. Dana said fans wishing to buy beer will be given bracelets after showing […]
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A Bangor Daily News article about a bipartisan initiative led by Gov. Paul LePage and House Democratic Leader Emily Cain to revise state government ethics, accountability and transparency laws for the next legislative session noted that UMaine Honors College student Shelbe Lane of Patten will research and write omnibus ethics reform legislation as part of […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension educator for 4-H youth Ellie Libby was a recent guest for a WERU radio discussion on teaching children about programs and opportunities for youth to learn about healthy foods, gardening and farming. Contact: George Manlove, (207) 581-3756
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The Bangor Daily News interviewed UMaine Vice President for Student Affairs Robert Dana and Athletic Director Steve Abbott about a recent decision to allow vendors to offer beer during home football games in an enclosed beer garden at Alfond Stadium. Neither official expected any problems to result, since very stringent rules will be in effect, […]
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The Bangor Daily News has published an opinion column by UMaine history professor Howard Segal originally published in the British literary journal The Times Higher Education. Segal observed an irony in Penn State University’s Paterno Library housing the world’s foremost assemblage of utopian materials. The library was named for Penn State head football coach Joe […]
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Foster’s Daily Democrat advanced beekeeping classes being offered by the Maine State Beekeepers Association in conjunction with the York County office of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension starting Oct. 16 in Springvale. The five-week classes are being held on Tuesday evenings. Contact: George Manlove, (207) 581-3756
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