UMaine in the News

UMaine to Announce Major Donation Friday

The University of Maine will announce a seven-figure donation at 10:30 a.m. Friday Oct. 15 in the Memorial Gymnasium lobby. UMaine President Robert Kennedy and Athletic Director Steve Abbott will announce the gift, which UMaine will use to enhance athletics facilities.  Several UMaine coaches and other members of the university community will also participate in […]

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WOW Obesity Program Impresses Baldacci

Maine Gov. John Baldacci got an up-close look at UMaine’s Way to Optimal Weight (WOW) program when he visited the Orono campus’ Cutler Health Center Wednesday. according to the Bangor Daily News. About 60 children ages four to 19 are involved in the WOW program, which is administered by Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. […]

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Peterson’s Role in Santa Anita Track Surface Testing

The Daily Racing Form ran a story about the removal of the thoroughbred horse racing track surface at Santa Anita Park in California. UMaine Libra Foundation Professor of Engineering Michael “Mick” Peterson, a race track expert, will test the new surface expected to be installed this fall. ESPN also ran the story.

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Maine’s Blueberry Crop Expected To Be Down, But Prices Should Rise

UMaine Cooperative Extension blueberry specialist David Yarborough told the Ellsworth American the blueberry crop is expected to be down this year, but the reduction in supply will likely drive up prices. Yarborough also said Maine’s wild blueberry crop is expected to be one of the smallest since 2005. The Maine crop was affected by an […]

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Maine cranberry yield predicted

Charlie Armstrong of the UMaine Cooperative Extension faculty tells WLBZ/WCSH television that the Maine fall cranberry harvest is predicted at 20,000 barrells, or 2 million pounds. That’s about the same as last year’s yield.

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BDN features Black Bear runner Conner

Thursday’s Bangor Daily News includes a story highlighting the achievements of UMaine cross-country star Corey Conner.  The junior from North Townsend, Mass. won her second consecutive New England championship during a Boston race last weekend.  She was the only runner to break the 17-minute mark in the 5-kilometer race.

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ESTIA International EcoPeace Community Conference Oct. 22

Contact: Ellen Woodhead, (207) 581-2609 BELFAST — The 7th Annual ESTIA International EcoPeace Community Conference Oct. 22 at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast will present speakers and panel discussions on the environment, education and sustainable community development. From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., speakers and breakout groups will discuss philosophical and practical […]

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Maine Showcasing Composite Bridge Technologies

Contact: Roberta Laverty, 207-581-2110, roberta.laverty@umit.maine.edu ORONO — Maine’s innovative composites bridge technologies are being highlighted during a two-day event Wednesday Oct 13 and  Thursday Oct. 14.  The 2010 Maine Composites Showcase, hosted by MaineDOT and its Maine composites partners, is introducing top bridge engineers from New England and the northeast region to the innovative composites […]

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Dagher Interested In Google Wind Power Project

Habib Dagher, director of UMaine’s AEWC Advanced Structures and Composites Center, told the Bangor Daily News a proposed $5 billion undersea power line proposal aimed at spurring development of a coastal wind farm in the Mid-Atlantic states is a great sign that private investors are interested in offshore wind efforts. Google, along with a group […]

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Kaye In MPBN Report About Seniors And Drug Abuse

Len Kaye of UMaine’s Center on Aging was featured in an MPBN story about high rates of drug abuse among Maine senior citizens. Kaye said an upward trend of abuse is apparent in Maine, and that a class of anti-anxiety medications called benzodiazepines are a major culprit.

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