UMaine in the News

Palmer Comments in Maine Today Media Report

Kenneth Palmer, UMaine professor emeritus of political science, is quoted in a Maine Today Media story analyzing Tuesday’s Maine gubernatorial election.  That report is published in the Portland Press Herald, Kennebec Journal and Central Maine Morning Sentinel.

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Newton Gets Field Hockey Honor

UMaine junior Kelly Newton, who comes from Vancouver, British Columbia, has been named America East Field Hockey Player of the Year.  Five of her teammates also earned league honors, as reported in today’s Bangor Daily News.  Coach Josette Babineau’s Black Bears will take on UNH in the league semifinal on Friday.

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Mahon Provides Election Analysis

John Mahon of the UMaine business faculty provided live election analysis, looking at results from a business perspective, on Portland ABC affiliate WMTW Wednesday morning.

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Extension Specialists’ Denmark Farms Visit Reported

A recent visit to several organic farms and grain mills in Denmark by three University of Maine Cooperative Extension agricultural specialists to learn about that country’s crop rotation strategies and grain production was reported in a blog on the website of Wholesome Wave, a nonprofit organization in Connecticut, whose mission is to make healthy, affordable […]

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Palmer in Press Herald Election Report

Comments from Kenneth Palmer, UMaine professor emeritus of political science, were included in an early Portland Press Herald story following the Maine gubernatorial election on Tuesday night.

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Nutrition Program Highlighted

UMaine Cooperative Extension nutrition specialist Brenda Bracy are included in a Portland Press Herald story about Cooking Matters for Maine.  That initiative provides low-income families with access to expertise about how to prepare healthy, affordable and tasty meals.

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News Report on Jacobson Presentation

The Free Press Online site features a story about an Oct. 30 Camden presentation by Prof. George Jacobson of UMaine’s Climate Change Institute, who also serves as the state climatologist.  He provided data about Maine’s changing climate, along with perspectives about what Maine communities can be considering as they plan for a future with a […]

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Dana Set for Radio Interview

UMaine Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Robert Dana is scheduled for a Wednesday morning (7:40 a.m) interview on WVOM radio’s Dan and Renee Show.  Listeners can tune in on AM 620 or 103.1 FM.  An expert in substance abuse issues, Dana will discuss a new report about the relative dangers of […]

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Day Of The Dead Celebrated

Monday’s Day of the Dead celebration at UMaine was mentioned in a Bangor Daily News story. About 150 schoolchildren participated in a program at the Hudson Museum inside the Collins Center for the Art

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2010 Christmas Ornament Honors Habitat UMaine

The Bangor Daily News reported on the unveiling of the 2010 UMaine bookstore Christmas ornament, which is dedicated this year to the student organization Habitat UMaine. All proceeds from ornament sales will go to Habitat UMaine, which is committed to helping those who live in substandard housing in the Bangor area. The University Bookstore Commemorative […]

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