UMaine in the News

Scontras writes BDN op-ed on labor reform 

Charles Scontras, a historian and research associate at the University of Maine’s Bureau of Labor Education, wrote an opinion piece for the Bangor Daily News titled, “Planting the seeds of labor reform.” 

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Advertiser Democrat reports on last fair for 4-H season

Advertiser Democrat reported on the Fryeburg Fair, Maine’s last fair of the season, happening Sept. 29–Oct. 6. More than 190 4-Hers from around New England are exhibiting their animals at the fair, according to the article. 4-H youth are between 9 and 18 years old. In Maine, 4-H is facilitated by the University of Maine […]

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Hutchinson Center to offer public speaking program, Republican Journal reports

Republican Journal reported the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast will offer the professional development program “Public Speaking for Business and More” on Nov. 7. Tom Dowd, a prize-winning speaker, award-winning and best-selling author, and trainer and coach, will facilitate. Nonprofit and business leaders, educators, municipal officials, members of the clergy and others interested […]

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BDN reports on mobility device invented by UMaine professors

The Bangor Daily News reported on the Afari mobility device, which was invented by University of Maine professors Stephen Gilson and Elizabeth DePoy. Gilson and DePoy not only teach disability studies — but are both persons with disabilities. When Gilson convinced DePoy in 2008 that she should complete a triathlon, she ran into a major […]

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Press Herald advances ‘Framing Maine’ art show

The Portland Press Herald reported on an upcoming University of Maine art exhibit in celebration of Maine’s bicentennial. “Framing Maine: Artists’ Perspectives on Place” opens Oct. 4 at Lord Hall Gallery with more than 50 pieces of art including paintings, drawings, photographs, quilts, rugs and baskets by nearly three dozen contemporary Maine artists. It is […]

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Piscataquis Observer previews UMaine Extension fermentation program at brewery 

The Piscataquis Observer reported on a food fermentation program and brewery tour 5–8 p.m. Oct. 22 at Bissell Brothers Three Rivers in Milo. The event is sponsored by the Piscataquis County Extension Association, University of Maine School of Food and Agriculture and the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Brian Perkins, an assistant research professor in […]

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Garland speaks with BDN about preparing raised garden bed for winter

The Bangor Daily News spoke with Kate Garland, a horticultural professional with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, for an article about how to prepare a raised garden bed for winter. Throughout autumn, gardeners with raised beds should take several steps to ensure their garden beds are ready for next year’s seeds and seedling transplants, […]

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Mayewski quoted in BDN editorial on climate change

Paul Mayewski, Distinguished Maine Professor in the School of Earth and Climate Sciences and director of the Climate Change Institute at the University of Maine, was quoted in the Bangor Daily News editorial, “Climate change is already happening and it’s worse than predicted.” “The weather and climate is the greatest security issue we currently face,” […]

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Beal calls invasive Asian shore crabs a ‘ticking time bomb’  

Brian Beal, professor of marine ecology at the University of Maine Machias, told the Bangor Daily News that invasive Asian shore crabs are probably a “ticking time bomb.” Beal was interviewed after Acadia National Park officials said a molted shell of an Asian shore crab was found Sept. 19 along the shore near Schoodic Point. […]

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