Griffin Dill, director of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Tick Lab, spoke to the Portland Press Herald about whether this weekend’s subzero temperatures will impact Maine’s tick population. “I don’t think this cold weather coming up is going to have much of an impact on tick populations at all. We don’t have a lot […]
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The Daily Bulldog shared that Nick Rowley, sustainable agriculture professional with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, will host a workshop on garden tomato production at Franklin County Adult Ed on Tuesday, Feb. 7 from 6–8 p.m.
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The Sun Journal noted that the Franklin County Extension Homemakers (FCEH), a University of Maine Cooperative Extension program, is gearing up for 2023 with a meeting with their advisory board on Feb. 13. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and target specific community needs and problem solve those needs. FCEH is a volunteer […]
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News Center Maine, WABI-TV (Channel 5 in Bangor) and Food Service Director noted that the University of Maine joined 10 other schools across the state for The Maine Broccoli Takeover hosted by food supplier Sodexo. The event highlighted Sodexo’s partnership with Good Shepard Food Bank and efforts to bring locally grown food to the campuses. […]
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The Bangor Daily News shared that the University of Maine Department of Art will host its 2023 Faculty Exhibition from Feb. 3–March 17 in the Lord Hall Gallery. A public reception will take place 5:30–7 p.m. Feb. 10. The trio Aldrich Norton & Ross will perform live in the gallery at 4 p.m. Feb. 23. […]
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Morning Ag Clips reported that University of Maine food science professor Mary Ellen Camire has been named the first dedicated editor-in-chief for the journal Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety. The journal ranks third among more than 140 food science and technology journals worldwide. “I am excited to work with a great team […]
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The Associated Press noted that Morgan Talty, associate professor of English at the University of Maine, was nominated for a National Book Critics Circle award for best debut work. The Washington Post, the Independent, The Hill, ABC News, Bloomberg and other outlets shared the AP report.
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In an article about ways to upgrade a frozen pizza, the Daily Meal cited information from University of Maine Cooperative Extension noting that local produce contains higher nutritional value and is a great way to support community farmers. Learn more on the UMaine Extension website.
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Aaron Weiskittel, professor of forest biometrics and modeling at the University of Maine School of Forest Resources, was featured as a VIP caller on a Maine Public segment about how artificial intelligence is being used in Maine, and the potential harms and benefits of AI to society.
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Maine Public interviewed Darren Ranco, chair of Native American programs at the University of Maine, about plans to organize two symposia with 10 Wabanaki knowledge keepers at each event as part of an effort to update the Wabanaki Climate Adaptation and Adaptive Management Workbook. “That’s going to focus on gathering women’s knowledge as it relates […]
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