Lancaster Farming published an article on Maine AgrAbility, a nonprofit program that supports farmers, fishermen and forest workers with disabilities and helps them continue working, and how it helps Maine veterans. Funded by a USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant and run by University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the National AgrAbility Project, […]
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Kelley Strout, an assistant professor of nursing at the University of Maine, was quoted in an article from the Bangor Daily News’ “Nurses Care” special section titled “School’s cool for many nursing professionals.” Strout believes school nurses are essential for students’ health, sense of belonging, and overall mental well-being, the article states. “School nurses can […]
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The Republican Journal advanced an art exhibit at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center’s H. Allen and Sally Fernald Art Gallery that features works created by inmates at the Maine State Prison in Warren. “From Behind the Wall 2.0” will feature paintings, fine furniture and sculpture and will be on display June 4–Aug. 30, the […]
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Mainebiz, Boothbay Register and Refrigerated & Frozen Foods published a University of Maine news release about a $75,000 gift from two seafood companies to fund a fourth field season for a UMaine deep-water lobster settlement monitoring program. The research is an extension of the American Lobster Settlement Index initiated in 1989 by Rick Wahle, research professor in […]
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WABI (Channel 5) reported on the start of the Maine Statehood and Bicentennial Conference being held at the University of Maine May 30–June 1. The conference features a series of events including concerts, panels and keynote speakers and aims to honor Maine’s unique history, culture, arts and more, WABI reported. “Oftentimes, we’re very much looking […]
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The Bangor Daily News interviewed Kathryn Hopkins, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension educator and professor, for the article, “A beginner’s guide to container gardening.” Growing crops and flowers in containers instead of in a traditional garden plot is easy to start, relatively inexpensive and space efficient, according to the article. It also provides more […]
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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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