The Bangor Daily News published an opinion piece by Michael Howard, a professor of philosophy at the University of Maine, titled, “We have two years to avoid climate disaster. A carbon fee and dividend will help.” Howard is a member of the Maine chapter of the national Scholars Strategy Network, which brings together scholars across […]
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WABI (Channel 5) reported therapy dogs visited Fogler Library at the University of Maine to help ease the stress of Finals Week. “It’s nice to take a break from studying. I work with animals back home, so, especially for being out of state and not being able to just go home and see my dog […]
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Forbes quoted Andrew Thomas, a professor in the University of Maine School of Marine Sciences, and Andrew Pershing, an associate professor in the UMaine Climate Change Institute and chief scientific officer at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, in an article about ocean heat waves and the Gulf of Maine. The Gulf of Maine is […]
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Tara Marble, a 4-H youth development professional with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, spoke to the Daily Bulldog for an article about the STEM Ambassador Program, which connects college students with local elementary school students through STEM-based activities. “We aim to highlight a subject that often gets glossed over. Elementary education especially is often missing […]
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Sean Birkel, Maine state climatologist and a research assistant professor at the University of Maine Climate Change Institute, and Andrew Pershing, an associate professor in the Climate Change Institute and chief scientific officer at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, were recent guests on Maine Public’s “Maine Calling” radio show. The show’s topic was the […]
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The Republican Journal reported spring enrollment is open through the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast. More than 300 undergraduate and graduate courses will be offered in spring 2019 in person, online, or via ITV or videoconferencing. Need-based scholarships are available through the center; the deadline for applications is Jan. 10, according to the […]
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The Portland Press Herald quoted Rick Wahle, director of the Lobster Institute and research professor in the School of Marine Sciences at the University of Maine, in an article about Falmouth native Noah Oppenheim’s efforts to fight climate change. Oppenheim, executive director of the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations, is helping crab fishermen on […]
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The Biddeford Journal Tribune advanced a five-session workshop offered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in partnership with Maine Sea Grant and York Adult Education, for people interested in building skills for effective meetings and group work. Sessions will be held 3–7 p.m. Jan. 15 and 29, Feb. 12 and 26, and March 12 at […]
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The Portland Press Herald reported on University of Maine football videos that are grabbing attention on social media. As the Black Bears prepare to play in the Football Championship Subdivision semifinals for the first time, at 2 p.m. Dec. 15 at Eastern Washington University, UMaine alumnus Jon Petrie is trying to boost interest in the […]
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Maxwell McCormack, professor emeritus in the University of Maine School of Forest Resources, spoke with the Bangor Daily News for the article, “Fake Christmas trees are increasingly popular. What does that mean for Maine tree farms?” According to a 2014 analysis conducted by an artificial Christmas tree company based in California, Mainers spent an above-average […]
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