WABI (Channel 5) reported students at Orono High School were the latest to participate in a simulation designed to get students thinking about climate change. University of Maine graduate students have been bringing the World Climate Negotiation Simulation to schools around the state. During the simulation, students role play as leaders of nations from around […]
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The Penobscot Times reported the University of Maine will hold the annual Clean Sweep Sale 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Friday, May 24 and 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Saturday, May 25 in Alfond Arena. Furniture, rugs, electronics, appliances, housewares, books, bedding, shoes and clothing will be among the items for sale. Items were donated by the university and […]
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Republican Journal reported internationally acclaimed poet Richard Blanco will give a free talk and reading at 5:30 p.m. June 8 at the University of Maine’s Hutchinson Center in Belfast. Blanco also will be available to sign copies of his books, including his latest, “How to Love a Country,” according to the article. In 2013, President […]
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The Penobscot Times reported Laurie Bowen, a community education assistant with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, will be the guest speaker during a May 20 workshop in the Old Town Public Library’s gardening series. At the 5:30 p.m. event, Bowen will give an overview of the resources UMaine Extension has to offer, including gardening videos, […]
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VillageSoup advanced a program by Frank Drummond, a professor of insect ecology and insect pest management at the University of Maine, titled “The Fascinating World of Bees” from 10 a.m.–noon June 1 at the Merryspring Nature Center in Camden. Drummond will give a 45-minute talk to introduce participants to the diversity and importance of bees, […]
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The Piscataquis Observer reported Sean Birkel, Maine State Climatologist and a research assistant professor at the University of Maine Climate Change Institute, will speak as part of the presentation “Watersheds 2.0” from 6–8 p.m. May 31 at the Masonic Lodge in Greenville. Birkel and others will discuss the history of watershed formation, how water moves […]
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The Associated Press and Portland Press Herald reported on a nearly $18 million grant awarded to the MDI Biological Laboratory from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences to continue work on strengthening biomedical research and training in Maine. The grant will fund the renewal of the 18-year-old Maine IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence […]
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The Bangor Daily News interviewed Old Town High School senior and U.S. Presidential Scholar Emma Hargreaves, who credits Reading Recovery for helping her overcome early struggles to achieve academic success. “It changed the trajectory of my life,” Hargreaves told the BDN. The University of Maine Training Center for Reading Recovery and Comprehensive Literacy provides professional […]
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Prevention spoke with Griffin Dill, an integrated pest management professional with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, for the article, “How to get rid of ticks near your yard, house and body any time of year.” To cut down on ticks in your yard, the article suggests keeping the lawn landscaped and clear of leaf litter. […]
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Boothbay Register published a University of Maine Darling Marine Center news release announcing the promotion of Damian Brady, a faculty member in the School of Marine Sciences and based at the DMC in Walpole. Brady, who has been promoted to associate professor with tenure, was one of 34 UMaine faculty to receive tenure and/or promotion […]
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