Mark Brewer, a professor of political science at the University of Maine, was quoted in a Maine Public “Maine Things Considered” report on Maine voter turnout. Election officials in Maine are reporting a spike in requests for absentee ballots, and one third of all ballots cast could be absentee, according to Maine Public. Increased voter […]
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WABI (Channel 5) previewed the 31st annual Culturefest at the University of Maine. International students and other representatives from at least 50 countries will share their customs, food and other elements of their cultures with the UMaine community 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at the New Balance Student Recreation Center. The event is free and […]
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Credit Union Journal quoted Jim McConnon, an Extension business and economics specialist and professor of economics at the University of Maine, in an article about the Maine Harvest Credit Project. The project would be the country’s first credit union to exclusively provide loans and mortgages to local farmers and others in the food industry, according […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension was mentioned in the Bangor Daily News article “In Maine, large animal owners look to themselves for most veterinary type care.” For large animal owners in Maine, taking care of their animals’ health themselves often makes the most sense in terms of time and expense, the article states. House calls […]
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Seacoast Online interviewed Mark Brewer, a professor of political science at the University of Maine, for an article about the Maine governor’s race. The race, a contest between a Democrat, a Republican and an independent, has been marked by decorum and lack of controversy, in contrast to the previous two election cycles, the article states. […]
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Morning Ag Clips published a University of Maine news release advancing the second annual Cattlemen’s College, a collaboration between UMaine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Beef Producers Association. The event will be held Nov. 30–Dec. 1 in Charleston and Orono, and will begin with a live, low-stress stockmanship demonstration 2–4 p.m. Nov. 30 at Maple […]
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NPR quoted Mark Brewer, a professor of political science at the University of Maine, in the report “This Maine District Went for Obama, Then Trump. Now It’s a Toss-Up.” The report focused on the political history of Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, which was held by Democrats for 20 years before the election of Republican House […]
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The Washington Post published an opinion piece co-written by Michael Socolow, an associate professor of communication and journalism at the University of Maine, about Orson Welles’ “War of the Worlds” broadcast. The piece, titled “Unraveling the myth of ‘War of the Worlds,’” challenged long-held conceptions that the broadcast caused mass panic and hysteria, arguing that […]
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The Pew Charitable Trusts Stateline blog quoted Amy Fried, a professor and chair of the political science department at the University of Maine, in the article “Here’s Why Texas Voter Turnout Was So Low and Why It’s Surging Now.” Texas has a longstanding record of low voter turnout, in part due to a large percentage […]
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Turner Publishing previewed a wreath-making workshop taught by David Fuller, an agriculture and nontimber forest products professional with University of Maine Cooperative Extension. The workshop will teach sustainable balsam fir-tipping techniques, and participants will take home their fir wreath after the workshop. Fuller also will discuss Maine’s balsam fir industry, Turner Publishing reported. The workshop […]
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