Republican U.S. Sen Susan Collins lauded the University of Maine’s leadership on offshore wind at a March 27 hearing of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development in Washington, D.C. U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry responded that Maine Aqua Ventus is “a really important step” and called UMaine an “integral partner” in […]
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Wired magazine spoke with Amy Blackstone, a professor of sociology at the University of Maine and author of the forthcoming book “Childfree by Choice,” about an article on reasons behind the choice not to have children. “There have always been people who have made the choice not to have children, but we’ve never noticed them […]
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The Sun Journal previewed April shows at the University of Maine’s Emera Astronomy Center. Shows include “Sesame Street — One World, One Sky” at 10 a.m. April 2; “Habitat Earth” at 7 p.m. April 5, 12, 19 and 26; “Linkin Park Numb” at 9 p.m. April 5, 12, 19 and 26; “Earth, Moon, and Sun” […]
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The Times Record and Mainebiz cited a study, published in 2019 by the University of Maine School of Economics in collaboration with the Maine Brewers’ Guild, in an article about craft breweries supporting protection for the state’s water supply. Thirteen Maine breweries and the Natural Resource Council of Maine are coming together in the Maine Brewshed […]
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Boothbay Register interviewed Blake Erhard, a Boothbay Region High School student, first-place winner in the Maine State Science Fair, and winner of a Maine Top Scholar scholarship from the University of Maine. The four-year, full-tuition scholarship includes a research stipend for a subject of Erhard’s choosing, and automatic admission to UMaine’s Honors College, according to […]
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The Ellsworth American cited Kathy Hopkins, a maple syrup expert with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in an article about the maple industry and climate change. Hopkins spoke on the topic at Schoodic Institute on March 21, according to the article. The calendar no longer accurately predicts the best time to start tapping trees, and […]
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The Bangor Daily News interviewed Kate Garland, a horticultural professional with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, for the article “How to determine your hardiness zone.” Hardiness zones were developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to determine which plants grow best in different climates, with each zone representing the region’s minimum average winter temperatures, the […]
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The Bangor Daily News interviewed Aram Calhoun, a professor of wetland ecology at the University of Maine, and Jessica Jansujwicz, an assistant research professor at UMaine, for an article about vernal pools. Vernal pools are small, temporary wetlands that appear in the spring when snow melt and precipitation fill shallow depressions in forest landscapes, the […]
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Griffin Dill, an integrated pest management professional with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, spoke to WVII (Channel 7) about the beginning of tick season. As temperatures rise, snow begins to melt, and ticks have begun to emerge for the season. Dill said UMaine Extension recently has received a half dozen calls from people who found […]
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The Bangor Daily News quoted Mazie Hough, an associate professor of history and women’s, gender, and sexuality studies at the University of Maine, in an article telling the story of Caroline Colvin. Colvin was a UMaine history professor from 1902 to 1932 and the namesake for Colvin Hall, home to UMaine’s Honors College, as well […]
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