The Bangor Daily News reported that the Maine Public Utilities Commission has granted a fifth extension to allow a Casella Waste Systems Inc. subsidiary and Bangor Gas Co. LLC to continue discussions over whether a proposed pipeline bringing methane gas from a local landfill to the University of Maine will hurt business for Bangor Gas, […]
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UMaine wood science professor Bob Rice was quoted in a Bangor Daily News story about a proposal to restart a paper mill in Nova Scotia with significant subsidies from the provincial government. Rice said should the mill open, the changes of the paper mill in Millinocket reopening would be greatly reduced. He also predicted the […]
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Channel 2 (WLBZ) reported on a new partnership among Cianbro construction company, the University of Maine, Saint Joseph’s College and Kennebec Valley Community College to allow Cianbro employees to take online classes to further their education and advance skills through what’s being called the Cianbro Institute. Contact: George Manlove, (207) 581-3756
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The Morning Sentinel advanced a series of Penobscot Bay afternoon and sunset cruises on the historic schooner Bowdoin, an annual fundraising project to raise scholarship funds for students in the Naval ROTC programs at the University of Maine and Maine Maritime Academy, and to recognize outstanding merchant marine graduates. The cost is $35 per person. […]
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In an article about the coming Phillips Outdoor Heritage Days, the Irregular newspaper in Kingfield described the University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H archery program, offered for more than 50 years at the 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Bryant Pond, as a program that strengthens children’s relationships with the natural world through a combination […]
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In a Channel 5 (WABI) interview, Penobscot Valley Senior College curriculum chair Christina Diebold discussed classes offered at the senior college at the University of Maine in Orono and the University of Maine at Augusta. Class are offered under the auspices of the UMaine Center on Aging and the Maine Senior College Network at the […]
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The Human Resources Journal has published an article about research by University of Maine professor and Department of Sociology chair Amy Blackstone and colleagues about sexual harassment of women in supervisory positions. The researchers found that female supervisors faced workplace harassment 138 percent more than others and experienced it 78 percent more often than non-supervisors. […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension horticulturist Kate Garland was interviewed for a Channel 5 (WABI) report on the Kids Can Grow program in Bangor, organized by UMaine Extension and the Bangor Housing Authority to spark children’s interest in backyard gardening. Garland said participating children had a chance to learn about gardening, responsibility and taking pride […]
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Channel 5 (WABI) interviewed University of Maine President Paul Ferguson for a report on Monday’s Summer Tour, an admissions event held to introduce more than 2,000 high school students to UMaine academic programs, admissions, financial aid and student life. Ferguson said many visitors told him they were surprised by the depth and breadth of UMaine […]
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An article on the health benefits of wild North American blueberries in the Toronto Sun cites research by University of Maine professor of clinical nutrition Dorothy Klimis-Zacas and a University of Milan graduate student. Among the many physical, cardiovascular and cognitive benefits of blueberries, the researchers have established that regular wild blueberry juice consumption also […]
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