A 2008 study by UMaine economists Todd Gabe and James McConnon into the economic effects of cruise ship tourism in the state was mentioned in a story on Portland’s Channel 8 (WMTW). The report noted the study’s findings that cruise ship passengers generated more than $5 million, which led to the creation of nearly 100 […]
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The Mainebiz website included a notice about the recent appointment of Deb Neuman, former director of UMaine’s Target Technology Center, to the position of deputy commissioner of the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development. Contact: Jessica Bloch, 207-581-3777
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UMaine’s research into wind power was noted in a Portland Press Herald story about how some municipalities in southern Maine are dealing with regulations on wind turbines in urban locations. The story mentioned that UMaine does monthly analysis on wind speed measurements taken on Peaks Island near Portland. Contact: Jessica Bloch, 207-581-3777
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Bangor television Channel 2 (WLBZ) has a report about the Strong Mind — Strong Body summer camp, which is being held this summer at UMaine. Roosevelt Boone, a former Black Bear football player, is the camp’s program director. Contact: Jessica Bloch, 207-581-3777
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In an interview in this week’s edition of Mainebiz, former Maine Gov. Angus King, now a principal in Independence Wind LLC, discusses the future of energy in Maine, the contentiousness of mountaintop wind farm development and, in contrast, the apparent popularity of deepwater offshore wind turbine technology being developed by Habib Dagher, director of the […]
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The Bangor Daily News reported that Portland lawyer Jeffrey A. Thaler has been appointed a UMaine visiting professor of energy law, policy and ethics. He will also serve as a liaison to other UMaine System campuses involved in the new UMaine-based statewide curriculum in renewable energy to be developed by UMaine President Emeritus Robert Kennedy. […]
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A new play written by UMaine English adjunct faculty member William Yellow Robe is set for a world premiere on Aug. 3 a The Public Theater in New York City, according to the website Broadway World. Yellow Robe, a member of the Assiniboine Tribe, will debut the play “Thieves,” which is set in a Brooklyn […]
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UMaine Cooperative Extension’s efforts to help Maine farmers grow wheat for bread flour were highlighted in a report on Bangor’s Channel 2 (WLBZ). Ellen Mallory, a sustainable agriculture specialist with Extension, was quoted about the characteristics that make different wheat varieties suitable for bread flour. Contact: Jessica Bloch, 207-581-3777
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Several media outlets including the Kennebec Journal reported that Deb Neuman, the former director of the Target Technology Center at UMaine, has been appointed deputy commissioner of the state’s Department of Economic and Community Development. An Maine Public Broadcasting radio report noted Neuman will head up the Governor’s Account Executives Unit and will also continue […]
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Research done by UMaine economist Todd Gabe was mentioned in a post about commuting that appeared on The Atlantic website. The article, written by Richard Florida, cited Gabe’s research into the determinants of public transportation use and walking and biking in U.S. metropolitan areas.Contact: Jessica Bloch, 207-581-3777
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