Sean Birkel, Maine state climatologist and assistant professor with a joint appointment in University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the UMaine Climate Change Institute, spoke to USA Today to fact check an article that falsely claims the sun is causing global cooling. Birkel explained that cold events can occur even on a warming planet. Climate […]
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Daniel Puhlman, assistant professor of family studies at the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development, was a featured expert in WalletHub’s list of 2023’s best places to get married. “Go where you want to go. Do what you want. This day is for you and those who care about you will celebrate […]
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News Center Maine interviewed William Livingston, associate professor of forest resources at the University of Maine, about the potential impact of warming winters on Maine’s logging industry. Livingston said that it is hard to tell if the majority of climate impacts on Maine forests will be positive or negative since Maine’s forests are so diverse […]
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The Ellsworth American reported that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will move ahead with a review of Maine’s application for a floating wind power research site in the Gulf of Maine. The floating research array with 10 to 12 turbines will use patented technology developed by the University of Maine.
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The Portland Press Herald spoke to Mark Brewer, professor of political science at the University of Maine, about bipartisan proposals in the state legislature to cut income taxes in Maine. Brewer said the state’s strong fiscal health, coupled with bills from both parties aimed at lowering income taxes for the middle class, shows that lawmakers […]
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The Piscataquis Observer, CentralMaine.com, Daily Bulldog and WFVX-TV (Fox 22/ABC 7 in Bangor) shared that the University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer an online workshop for entrepreneurs and farmers interested in starting a home-based, specialty food business in Maine from 9 a.m.–noon on Feb. 15. Register and find more details on the event registration […]
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The Maine Monitor spoke to Brian Beal, a professor of ecology and at the University of Maine at Machias, about the impact of climate change on Maine’s clam fishery. “Climate change is just that piece of dynamite that’s been thrown into that room. That has just changed everything,” Beal said. News Center Maine, the Bangor Daily […]
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In a column about the potential symbiotic relationship between farmers and electrical utilities, My Central Jersey noted that researchers from University of Maine Cooperative Extension are evaluating the impact of panel installation on blueberry plants.
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The Daily Bulldog, Bangor Daily News and CentralMaine.com shared that University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering its Agriculture Leadership Ambassador program from March 7–April 18. The program, open to all teens ages 14–18, will focus on understanding the Maine food system, exploring careers and building advocacy skills. To register, visit the event website.
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CentralMaine.com noted that the Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine is scheduled to host a talk, “Interdisciplinary Thinking Outside of the Academy: Lessons from Program Evaluation,” at 3 p.m. Feb. 6. Registration is required to attend remotely; to register and receive connection information, visit the event webpage.
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