The Sun Journal interviewed Amy Fried, a professor of political science at the University of Maine, for an article about women in politics. Women have increased their numbers in positions of political power, but there’s still a long way to go, the article states. “Certainly there has been a big increase in the number of […]
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WABI (Channel 5) reported the University of Maine’s Clement and Linda McGillicuddy Humanities Center hosted Bangor Humanities Day on March 2 to bring awareness to the humanities in the Greater Bangor community. UMaine Renaissance, a female a cappella group, performed with Bangor’s Prevailing Winds at the Bangor Public Library. Other local businesses and organizations sponsored […]
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The Penobscot Times published a University of Maine news release reporting Sandra Caron, a professor of family relations and human sexuality, is the recipient of the UMaine Alumni Association’s 2019 Distinguished Maine Professor Award, which recognizes the highest qualities of teaching, research and public service. Caron has taught more than 25,000 students since joining the […]
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WABI (Channel 5) covered the kickoff event for Women’s History Month at the University of Maine. “Girl Talk: An Inter-Generational Conversation” was held March 1 and focused on the 19th Amendment that granted some, but not all, women the right to vote. The rest of the month will feature different free, public events, including films, […]
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The Bangor Daily News interviewed Kate Garland, a horticultural professional with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, for an article about starting seeds indoors in the winter. Starting seeds indoors can protect seedlings from adverse weather conditions, animals and pests, and give gardeners a head start, the article states. “The tissue is a little bit tougher […]
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WABI (Channel 5) previewed the Stephen E. King Chair Lecture at the University of Maine, to be given by Lewiston native, television writer and producer of “Will & Grace” Adam Barr at 4:30 p.m. March 1 at Wells Conference Center. The lecture is titled “Made for TV: Writing to Keep Hollywood Relevant.” Barr also gave […]
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WVII (Channel 7) covered the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s wild blueberry conference Feb. 28 at the Black Bear Inn in Orono. More than 40 farmers from all over the state attended to discuss best practices for growing, harvesting and selling wild blueberries, according to the report. “Farmers by nature are doers, creative people, and […]
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The Penobscot Bay Pilot and VillageSoup announced a grant writing certificate program at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast. The intensive program is recommended for nonprofit leaders, executive directors, municipal officials, board members and others interested in creating high-quality grant proposals. The program will be offered April 22–26 and June 10–14. The cost is […]
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The Maine Edge interviewed Peter Schilling, executive director of Innovation in Teaching and Learning at the University of Maine, for an article advancing the America East Hackathon 2019, or Hack AE, to be held at UMaine March 2 and 3. Hack AE, now in its third year, is a 24-hour “civic hackathon” organized by the […]
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Maine Public and the Portland Press Herald quoted Brian Olsen, an associate professor of biology and ecology at the University of Maine, in reports on the debate over whether Maine’s state bird should be the black-capped chickadee or the boreal chickadee. Olsen was one of two ornithologists who spoke to lawmakers Feb. 27, based on […]
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