The Bangor Daily News published Rob Glover’s op-ed “Look to Portugal to address the opioid crisis.” He advised the United States and Maine could learn from Portugal’s approach to its nightmarish situation in the 1990s, when roughly 1 in 10 individuals was using heroin. “Portugal’s prisons brimmed with those convicted of drug-related crime. High-risk behaviors […]
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The Portland Press Herald mentioned the University of Maine in its editorial about Northern Light Health’s initiative to research Alzheimer’s, dementia and other cognitive diseases related to aging. “In the oldest state in the nation, finding a cure has never been more important,” the editorial board wrote. “Maine is a good location for such research, […]
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The Daily Bulldog wrote about a 4-H Summer of Science activity — building catapults to launch pom poms across a carpeted floor — led by Tara Marble at the Farmington Public Library. Marble is youth coordinator for Franklin County’s 4-H program, which is part of University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Each week, participants explore a […]
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Down East magazine wrote about the collaboration between the University of Maine School of Forest Resources and Marsh Island Brewing that has resulted in a spruce beer called Green Growth. Dan Hayes, assistant professor of geospatial analysis and remote sensing, and Aaron Weiskittel, professor of forest biometrics and modeling, “started kicking around an idea” a […]
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Penobscot Bay Pilot posted a University of Maine media release inviting the public to a free showcase of graduate student marine science research at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 16, in Brooke Hall at the Darling Marine Center in Walpole.
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Farm and Dairy used the University of Maine Cooperative Extension as a resource for its article about how to harvest, ripen and cook green tomatoes. The article includes recipes for green tomato relish and fried green tomatoes.
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Three University of Maine Cooperative Extension staff members were recent guests on WGAN’s “Positively Maine” podcast — Hannah Carter, dean of UMaine Extension; Richard Brzozowski, food system program administrator; and Lani Carlson, Maine AgrAbility coordinator. The show focused on the reach of UMaine Extension across the entire state, especially through programs like Maine AgrAbility and […]
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David Yarborough, wild blueberry specialist emeritus with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, told the Associated Press that a cold winter and a wet, cold spring are likely culprits for another difficult summer for Maine’s wild blueberry industry. He said the total harvest might be about 50 million pounds, which would be similar to last […]
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University of Maine McBride Professor of History Anne Knowles told the BBC that Welsh expertise with coal and iron was highly sought for a story about why Welsh place names are found around the world. “Welsh iron workers could demand a premium in wages,” she told the BBC. Welsh workers also introduced the idea of […]
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Central Maine.com listed the University of Maine as a partner in Northern Light Health’s statewide research trial to better understand Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other cognitive diseases related to aging. The hospital system seeks patients from all over the state to participate in the trial — called the MAINAH. Maine is the oldest state in […]
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