Kimberley Miner, a research assistant professor with the Climate Change Institute, spoke with Eos for an article about evidence of pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs) polluting the Ganges River. Miner says the finding adds to the growing body of studies documenting chemical and microplastic pollution throughout the Himalayas, which includes the discovery of microplastic […]
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In it’s report about Federally Qualified Health Centers providing rural Mainers access to the COVID-19 vaccine, the Bangor Daily News highlighted University of Maine nursing students, including Elizabeth “Liz” Round, administering shots.
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The Portland Press Herald, Centralmaine.com and the Times Record noted that Jack Witham, an associate scientist in the School of Forest Resources and site manager of Holt Research Forest, will discuss small mammal research at the forest in an upcoming talk. In previewing the event, the Bangor Daily News interviewed Witham about using small mammals to evaluate forest […]
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The Advertiser Democrat advanced the University of Maine Hutchinson Center’s upcoming online project management program. “Practical Project Management” will be held from 12:30–4:30 p.m. on March 12, 17, 19 and 24 via Zoom. A second round of sessions will be held on May 5, 7, 12 and 14. Register online.
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Lauren Jacobs, a lecturer of outdoor leadership at the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development, spoke to the Southern Forecaster about the importance of staying active during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Southern Forecaster interviewed Jacobs for its story about the new community ice rink in Cape Elizabeth. “Americans typically do not get […]
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The Sun Journal noted that educators from University of Maine Cooperative Extension and 4-H will be participating in the 2021 National Family & Consumer Sciences Educator Day, hosted by the Maine Association of Family Consumer Sciences (MAFCS), on Wednesday, Feb. 10.
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The Office of the Governor has announced that University of Maine faculty Ivan Fernandez and Adam Daigneault have been appointed to the Maine Forest Carbon Task Force. Forming a task force was recommended in the state’s new four-year climate action plan, Maine Won’t Wait, to guide development of a voluntary program for small-to-medium size woodland owners who […]
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The Bangor Daily News, the Daily Bulldog, the Advertiser Democrat, Centralmaine.com and the Penobscot Bay Pilot promoted the second meeting of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension youth club, “4-H for All,” at 6 p.m. Feb. 17. The meeting is for youth ages 5–13 who are new to 4-H, or are interested in joining. More information is available online.
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WAGM (Channel 8 in Presque Isle) interviewed Steven Johnson, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension crop specialist, about the benefits of webinars including cost savings for participants and the continuing availability of information. Johnson also previewed a Feb. 10 event where extension staff will provide updates on current potato-related research. More information about the Feb. […]
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The Penobscot Bay Pilot, Morning Ag Clips, Centralmaine.com, the Sun Journal and the Bangor Daily News promoted a University of Maine Cooperative Extension webinar about methods of controlling rodents and wildlife on the farm 1–3 p.m. on Feb. 23. More information is online.
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