The Free Press reported poet Richard Blanco will give a free public talk and reading celebrating the union of diversity, imagery and poetry June 8 at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast. He also will sign copies of his books, including his latest, “How to Love a Country.” In 2013, President Barack Obama […]
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WABI (Channel 5), News Center Maine and The Penobscot Times reported University of Maine researchers are working with residents of the Orono Commons nursing home to evaluate the potential for group exercise to reduce fall risk and improve balance. Christopher Nightingale, assistant professor of physical education and athletic training, and Jennifer McNulty, lecturer in health education and […]
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The Maine Edge spoke with Liam Riordan, history professor at the University of Maine, about the Maine Statehood and Bicentennial Conference being held at UMaine May 30–June 1. The conference, which is one of several events across the state to mark Maine’s 200th birthday in 2020, will feature a series of events, panels, presentations and concerts […]
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The Penobscot Times previewed the June star show lineup at the University of Maine’s Emera Astronomy Center. Shows will include “Cell! Cell! Cell!” 2 p.m June 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30; “Cosmic Colors,” 10 a.m. June 4; “Incoming!” 7 p.m. June 7, 14, 21 and 28; “The Little Star That Could,” 2 p.m. June […]
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Pulitzer Prize-winning historians Alan Taylor and Laurel Thatcher Ulrich were recent guests on Maine Public’s “Maine Calling” radio show ahead of their keynote addresses at the Maine Statehood and Bicentennial Conference being held at the University of Maine May 30–June 1. Taylor and Ulrich will speak at 5 p.m. May 31 in 100 D.P. Corbett […]
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The Penobscot Times published a University of Maine news release announcing the 2019 Maine Solar Sprint race, which will be held June 8 at the University of Maine. The 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. event, now in its 25th year, is free and open to the public. The University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H program challenges students […]
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Mark Brewer, a political science professor at the University of Maine, was cited in the GQ magazine article, “Presidential ambitions might kill the Democrats’ chance of retaking the Senate.” The GOP currently holds a 53–47 majority in the Senate, which means that if Democrats win the White House, they must net three Senate seats in […]
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Karla Boyd, a University of Maine graduate student and research assistant in the School of Biology and Ecology, was interviewed by WVII (Channel 7) for a report about browntail moth caterpillars in the state. According to UMaine researchers, browntail moth caterpillar webs have been spotted in Bangor, Orono and Old Town. The forest caterpillars attack […]
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The Bangor Daily News reported Amy Vachon, University of Maine women’s basketball head coach, is among a seven-person class to be inducted into the Maine Sports Legends Hall of Honors in June. The honorees were chosen by regional committees for their accomplishments and contributions to youth and sports in Maine, according to the article. Vachon […]
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Turner Publishing reported the University of Maine Cooperative Extension will celebrate 100 years in Franklin County with an open house June 19 at the UMaine Extension office in Farmington. From 3 to 6 p.m., the public is invited to meet UMaine Extension staff and volunteers; explore information on gardening, landscape maintenance and sustainable living; and […]
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