The Penobscot Bay Press shared that Bonnie Newsom, assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Maine, will host a virtual and in-person presentation featuring examples of pre-contact Wabanaki pottery in the Wilson Museum’s collection at the Hutchins Education Center, 112 Perkins St., Castine on Oct. 18, at 3 p.m. The public is invited to […]
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News Center Maine reported that Orono Brewing Company debuted its “Let’s Go Bears” IPA on homecoming weekend, which is the first beer partnering with the University of Maine Athletics. Justin Barnes, general manager – Van Wagner, said it’s a great way to support the Black Bears. “Knowing how proudly our fans will fill the steins […]
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The Bangor Daily News reported that the Orono Energy Efficiency Fair will take place 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. on Oct. 22 at Wells Conference Center. The fair, hosted by the Town of Orono and UMaine’s Sustainability Office, will feature several lectures about different tools and resources to help attendees reduce fossil fuel use consumption, prevent energy […]
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In an article about the impact of trash on climate change, Ethos cited a quote that Jean MacRae, an associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Maine, provided to the Seattle Times. MacRae told the Seattle Times that leachate is even more resistant to traditional treatment methods because of the potpourri […]
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In an article about pairing agricultural production and solar energy generation, Energy News Network noted that University of Maine researchers are studying whether lower-impact “careful” or “mindful” construction practices can improve agrivoltaic blueberry yields.
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Alicia Lacy, University of Maine assistant professor of athletic training, was a recent guest on the Journal of Athletic Training podcast JAT Chat. Lacy discussed the findings of a study she led looking at the perceptions and knowledge of the athletic training profession among parents of youth athletes. In addition to the podcast, a video […]
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The Bangor Daily News reported that Robert Cobb, the dean emeritus of the College of Education and Orono resident, died Sept. 29 at 80 years old after a battle with cancer. Cobb became the dean of the College of Education and Human Development in 1977 and served in the role for 30 years before retiring […]
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The Bangor Daily News and Tech Xplore reported on a study from the University of Maine showing that although small hydropower projects may still contribute to the renewable energy marketplace, scientists will need more publicly available, user-friendly cost estimation tools with site-specific input data in order to effectively implement them. “Because small hydropower impacts are […]
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The Bangor Daily News and Trendeepro reported that Jacquelyn Gill, associate professor of paleoecology and plant ecology at the University of Maine, is one of the first recipients of the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communication from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. The organization highlighted Gill’s outreach and […]
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The Daily Bulldog and CentralMaine.com reported that Maine Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN), managed by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, is seeking applicants for Small Grants to Support Maine Agricultural Well-Being. The program has more than $46,000 in available funding which it will distribute in individual grants ranging from $1 to $5,805. […]
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