Five Maine women who have been named recipients of the Maryann Hartman Award, including UMaine first-year student Danielle Runyambo, will be honored Wednesday night in an awards ceremony at the Buchanan Alumni House, according to the Bangor Daily News. The awards are named for the late Maryann Hartman, who was a teacher and scholar in […]
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A post by UMaine political science professor Mark Brewer appears on thehill.com’s Congress blog. In the post, Brewer comments on the “entertainment factor” associated with this year’s elections. He also predicts that Republicans will gain majority control of the U.S. House of Representatives but will come up short of taking the U.S. Senate.
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A WLBZ/WCSH news report described UMaine’s planned collaboration with Orono High School to provide housing and early college experiences for international students. Starting next fall, UMaine will set aside a certain number of residence hall rooms for those students enrolled at the high school The television report included an interview with UMaine Vice President for […]
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UMaine political scientist Mark Brewer commented in a Maine Public Radio news report about independent gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler’s assertions that his major party opponents are distorting his record through negative campaign tactics.
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Tuesday’s Bangor Daily News includes a preview of a series of UMaine presentations on issues related to Canada, including religion, politics and alternative energy. The talks, which begin Nov. 1, are sponsored by UMaine’s Canadian-American Center.
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Tuesday’s Bangor Daily News includes a report about Monday’s UMaine presentation by U.S. Navy Capt. Tim Gallaudet. Deputy director of the Navy’s Task Force Climate Change, Gallaudet gave a presentation on the national security implications of climate change. His presentation was part of a two-day UMaine School of Policy and International Affairs program on global […]
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Comments from UMaine business professor Harold Daniel were included in MPBN and Bangor Daily News stories about broadband access in rural areas of Maine. Daniel said broadband access is crucial for the economic health of rural areas.
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Kate Yerxa of UMaine’s Cooperative Extension gave some tricks and hints for cutting down on sugar while enjoying Halloween in a Bangor Daily News story. Yerxa’s suggestions included keeping candy out of sight in the days after the holiday, trading toys for treats, and reminding children to stop eating candy before they feel full or […]
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Contacts: Paul Myer, 581-1992; Kathy Welch, 866-7227; Michele Goldman, 866-3423 ORONO — A Maine Business School faculty member and a UMaine graduate assistant are partnering with the Orono Village Association to conduct a marketing analysis and create a new growth plan for the downtown. Paul Myer, executive in residence lecturer in the business school, and […]
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Contact: Sarah Joughin, (207) 581-3423 ORONO – The University of Maine will hold its 23rd annual Culturefest Saturday, Nov. 6, a festival of cultural exhibits, traditional singing, dancing, clothing and cuisine from around the world. Held annually in the UMaine Field House from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Culturefest attracts more than 1,000 visitors from […]
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