Donna Coffin, an educator with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, was quoted in a Bangor Daily News article about Kate McCormick’s 6-month-old Dominique egg-laying hen’s new routine at her Waldo homestead. “I was awake and the back door was open and before I knew it, I could hear a chicken walking up the stairs […]
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Amy Fried, a professor of political science at the University of Maine, was quoted in The New Republic article, “How Richard Nixon lost the battle for public opinion.” The case for impeaching President Richard Nixon was not open and shut as far as the American public was concerned, according to the article. Today, public opinion […]
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Ivan Fernandez, a University of Maine professor of soil science and forest resources, spoke with The Ellsworth American for an article looking at what Gov. Janet Mills’ carbon-neutral pledge means for Hancock and Washington counties. “Conservation [of energy] is the low-hanging fruit,” said Fernandez, Distinguished Maine Professor in the School of Forest Resources, Climate Change […]
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Sarasota magazine reported Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, Florida is working on a project led by the University of Maine to improve stock assessment, management and sustainability of highly migratory species such as tuna, swordfish and sharks in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. The new research consortium was awarded a $1.6 million grant […]
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The Portland Press Herald reported the Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously approved funding increases to several federal programs critical to Maine’s coastal communities. The committee approved the fiscal year 2020 budget bill for the U.S. Departments of Commerce and Justice and related science agencies, including provisions to boost funding for the National Sea Grant program by […]
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News Center Maine reported on the sixth annual March Against Domestic Violence held at the University of Maine. “This group we expect to be the largest attendance that we’ve ever had for the march,” said Austin Cashman, a UMaine student and member of the Maine Business School (MBS) Corps, which organized the event. “Each year […]
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Renae Moran, an associate professor of pomology at the University of Maine and a fruit tree specialist with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, was a recent guest on Maine Public’s “Maine Calling.” The show focused on the science, business and joy of apple growing and picking in Maine.
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WAGM (Channel 8 in Presque Isle) reported officials with University of Maine Cooperative Extension recommend the public rake leaves to avoid the spread of tar spots. Tar spots are raised, black spots that form on the upper surfaces of maple leaves due to a fungal infection, according to the report. The fungi that cause tar […]
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Mark Brewer, a political science professor at the University of Maine, was interviewed by Maine Public for the report, “Maine lawmakers face pressure from both sides in impeachment inquiry — and it’s history repeating.” Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Golden is one of about 10 House Democrats who has not expressly announced support for the impeachment […]
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The Free Press reported the University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Tanglewood in Lincolnville will host a Fall Harvest Festival and the Tanglewood Tracks 3.5-mile trail race Oct. 5. Funds raised from the race will support local youth to attend summer camp programs. The race begins at 10 a.m. with […]
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