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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Boothbay Register and Wiscasset Newspaper published a University of Maine Darling Marine Center news release about Semester by the Sea students running a touch tank at the Pemaquid Oyster Festival in September. The free festival included educational exhibits, vendors, music and oysters. Each year, the Semester by the Sea volunteers bring the touch tank to the […]
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The New Hampshire Union Leader reported on a Portsmouth art exhibit by Andy Mauery, associate professor of art at the University of Maine. Mauery said her exhibition “devolve” is an emotional call to action on behalf of endangered species, and that she created an ode to nonhuman species that people can’t seem to stop destroying. […]
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Machias Valley News Observer and Mainebiz reported the University of Maine at Machias and the Downeast Salmon Federation (DSF) signed a memorandum of understanding Oct. 2 that formalized the growing partnership between the two organizations. “Partnering with DSF both broadens and strengthens the STEM programs that the university can offer students,” said Daniel Qualls, head […]
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