UMaine in the News

Conversation publishes op-ed by Socolow on violence against media

The Conversation published an opinion piece co-written by Michael Socolow, an associate professor of communication and journalism at the University of Maine. The piece is titled, “Violence against the media isn’t new — history shows why it largely disappeared and has now returned.” San Francisco Chronicle, WHYY, MinnPost and Bangor Daily News also published the article.

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The Franklin Journal interviews Annis about mushroom foraging

The Franklin Journal interviewed Seanna Annis, an associate professor of mycology at the University of Maine, for an article about mushroom foraging. Foraging is increasing in popularity and can be a good way to take advantage of natural resources to diversify your diet, the article states. But when looking for any wild edible plants, especially […]

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Press Herald interviews Yarborough about blueberry industry struggle

The Portland Press Herald interviewed David Yarborough, a wild blueberry specialist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and a professor in the UMaine School of Food and Agriculture, for the article, “Maine’s small wild blueberry farmers struggle on what they’re raking in.” Yarborough has worked with wild blueberry growers for 40 years, and witnessed […]

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Undergrads showcase marine economy research, Wiscasset Newspaper reports

Wiscasset Newspaper published a University of Maine Darling Marine Center news release about the third annual SEA Fellows Symposium. The August event featured the work of 22 undergraduate students and was attended by more than 80 scientists, industry professionals, resource managers and interested citizens. SEA (Science for Economic Impact and Application) Fellows is an undergraduate […]

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AP quotes Brewer in article on Kavanaugh nomination

The Associated Press quoted Mark Brewer, a professor of political science at the University of Maine, in an article about Sen. Susan Collins and predictions on whether or not she will confirm the U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Sen. Collins told AP she will continue to wait until hearings are complete before making a […]

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WABI interviews Garland about Rogers Farm Field Day

WABI (Channel 5) interviewed Kate Garland, a horticultural professional with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in advance of a Field Day at Rogers Farm on Saturday, Sept. 8. The event is free and open to the public, and will be held from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at the farm’s Demonstration Garden at 914 Bennoch Road in […]

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News Center Maine quotes Moran in report on Maine Apple Sunday

News Center Maine quoted Renae Moran, an associate professor of pomology at the University of Maine and a fruit tree specialist with UMaine Cooperative Extension, in a report on Maine Apple Sunday, which marks the start of the fall season for orchards in Maine. This year, more than a dozen orchards statewide are opening for […]

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WABI speaks to Socolow about anonymous NYT op-ed

WABI (Channel 5) spoke to Michael Socolow, an associate professor of communication and journalism at the University of Maine, about an anonymous op-ed published in the New York Times. The op-ed gives a perspective from inside the White House from a person the Times refers to as a “senior official,” WABI reports. “I actually believe […]

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The Penobscot Times mentions new recipe page created by Extension members

The Penobscot Times published a University of Maine announcement reporting that UMaine Cooperative Extension has released an updated and expanded recipes page as part of its Food & Health website. Extension staff members Cindy-Eves Thomas and Mary Michaud and graduate students Kate Cutting and Sarah Perkins have contributed to the project, the report states.

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Island Ad-Vantages reports on lobster talk by Stoll

Island Ad-Vantages covered a talk by Joshua Stoll, an assistant research professor of marine policy at the University of Maine, as part of the “Lunch and Learn” series at the Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries in Stonington Friday, Aug. 31. The lecture series gives residents and visitors the opportunity to learn about complex issues facing […]

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