Penobscot Bay Pilot posted a University of Maine media release inviting the public to a free showcase of graduate student marine science research at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 16, in Brooke Hall at the Darling Marine Center in Walpole.
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Farm and Dairy used the University of Maine Cooperative Extension as a resource for its article about how to harvest, ripen and cook green tomatoes. The article includes recipes for green tomato relish and fried green tomatoes.
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Three University of Maine Cooperative Extension staff members were recent guests on WGAN’s “Positively Maine” podcast — Hannah Carter, dean of UMaine Extension; Richard Brzozowski, food system program administrator; and Lani Carlson, Maine AgrAbility coordinator. The show focused on the reach of UMaine Extension across the entire state, especially through programs like Maine AgrAbility and […]
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David Yarborough, wild blueberry specialist emeritus with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, told the Associated Press that a cold winter and a wet, cold spring are likely culprits for another difficult summer for Maine’s wild blueberry industry. He said the total harvest might be about 50 million pounds, which would be similar to last […]
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University of Maine McBride Professor of History Anne Knowles told the BBC that Welsh expertise with coal and iron was highly sought for a story about why Welsh place names are found around the world. “Welsh iron workers could demand a premium in wages,” she told the BBC. Welsh workers also introduced the idea of […]
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Central Maine.com listed the University of Maine as a partner in Northern Light Health’s statewide research trial to better understand Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other cognitive diseases related to aging. The hospital system seeks patients from all over the state to participate in the trial — called the MAINAH. Maine is the oldest state in […]
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CentralMaine.com advanced the free, public screening of the University of Maine at Machias student film “When The Chevy Breaks” at 6 p.m. Aug. 15 at the University of Maine at Machias Performing Arts Center. Student filmmakers talked with Down East Mainers about a problem they’ve had to solve and/or how they approach problem-solving in general. […]
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A Portland Press Herald gardening column shared Richard Brzozowski’s advice about planting oats as a cover crop. Brzozowski is the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s food systems program administrator. Columnist Tom Atwell said Brzozowski recommends oats to enrich the soil, prevent erosion and inhibit weeds. Oats, says Brzozowski, will be killed off by the first […]
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The Penobscot Times posted a University of Maine media release about university researchers Catharine Biddle and Elizabeth Hufnagel exploring the role of tone policing and the calls for civility in student voice. In a high school setting, where teaching students to be active participants in civic life is an educational goal, Hufnagel and Biddle said […]
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The Republican Journal advanced the University of Maine is offering more than 120 tuition-free courses for high school students. Through a partnership between the Maine Department of Education and UMaine, tuition is waived for students of Maine public and home schools for as many as six college credits per semester/12 college credits per year. Those […]
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