WABI (Channel 5) reported the University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a series of hands-on food preservation workshops. Laurie Bowen, a community education assistant with UMaine Extension, will lead the first class in Bangor, WABI reported. Bowen said the course, which covers the basics of safely canning food, is great for beginners or canners […]
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Mainebiz reported Kimberley Miner, a University of Maine research assistant professor in the Climate Change Institute and a physical scientist at the Geospatial Research Laboratory, has been selected as a nationwide ambassador of an initiative promoting opportunities for women innovators in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. Miner was named by the American Association […]
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Penobscot Bay Pilot reported the University of Maine’s Darling Marine Center in Walpole recently hosted a three-day orientation program for 30 first-year students in the School of Marine Sciences. William Ellis, associate director of the School of Marine Sciences, leads the annual boot camp program, according to the article. “We have an amazing facility on […]
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Morning Ag Clips reported the University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a free yoga class for gardeners and farmers Sept. 26 in Falmouth. The class will be held 6–7 p.m. at the UMaine Regional Learning Center. Brie Weisman, Maine AgrAbility specialist and owner of Adapt-Able Living in Rumford, will demonstrate ways to incorporate yoga […]
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Medical Xpress published a University of Maine news release about a new study that found adherence to a Mediterranean diet has been associated with less cognitive decline over five years in older adults in the United States. The study, conducted by University of Maine and University of South Australia researchers, was published in the journal […]
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The Free Press reported the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast will offer an introductory workshop, “Improving Personal and Business Effectiveness Through Critical Thinking,” 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 1. The workshop is for nonprofit and business leaders, educators, municipal officials, and others interested in critical thinking and ways to improve personal and […]
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The Portland Press Herald, Bangor Daily News and Mainebiz reported the University of Maine was included in the U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings of colleges and universities. UMaine was rated 100th in public universities nationwide and was tied for 202 among all U.S. universities, the Press Herald reported. WPFO (Channel 23 in Portland) […]
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University of Maine political science professors Amy Fried and Robert Glover were recent guests on “Gulf Coast Live,” a talk show that airs on WGCU, Southwest Florida’s NPR affiliate. Fried and Glover discussed ranked-choice voting and how it is being used in Maine.
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The Ellsworth American published a University of Maine news release announcing a special education collaboration between UMaine and the University of Maine at Machias. Starting this fall, undergraduate students majoring in education at both universities will be able to count certain 400-level courses toward a master’s degree in special education. The collaboration is part of […]
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The Piscataquis Observer reported the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Piscataquis County will hold a free winter care workshop for small-scale poultry producers Sept. 26. The program will be offered 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 6–8:30 p.m. at the UMaine Extension office in Dover-Foxcroft. Workshop topics will include poultry breeds, housing, health and nutrition, demonstrations […]
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