The Republican Journal reported that starting May 14, the University of Maine will offer free summer courses in a variety of subjects for qualifying high school juniors and seniors at the Hutchinson Center in Belfast. Through a partnership between the Maine Department of Education and the University of Maine System, tuition will be waived for […]
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The Associated Press, Bangor Daily News, WABI (Channel 5) and WMTW (Channel 8 in Portland) reported on a recent visit by a herd of goats to the University of Maine campus. The goats were brought to campus to help students through the stress of finals, according to the AP. Students lined up to feed and […]
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The Bangor Daily News reported a national search for a University of Maine athletics director will begin in May. UMaine President Susan J. Hunter has appointed Robert Dana, UMaine vice president for student life and dean of students, chair of the search committee for the new permanent head of the state’s only Division I program. […]
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Machias Valley News Observer reported the University of Maine at Machias will hold its 107th Commencement ceremony at 2 p.m. May 13, in the Reynolds Center gymnasium. One hundred and three students will graduate with degrees or program certificates, according to the article.
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Chris Bartlett, a marine extension associate with Maine Sea Grant at the University of Maine, recently received the Natural Resources Protector and Educator Award from The Commons in Eastport. The Common Good Awards recognize local residents who have made contributions to the quality of life in the community. Bartlett was one of five awardees at […]
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Machias Valley News Observer reported on a University of Maine at Machias student who is raising funds for the Food Recovery Network. When her classmates march during Commencement on May 13, KwiNam Park will not be with them, according to the article. Instead, she will run her 20th marathon with the goal of raising money […]
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WABI (Channel 5) and News Center Maine reported on a public performance and community conversation about diversity and immigration hosted by University of Maine communication and journalism students and the Maine Multicultural Center. For “Performing ME, Performing US,” students, with the assistance of the MMMC, conducted in-depth story-sharing sessions with new Mainers from various walks […]
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The Portland Press Herald reported a University of Maine at Machias junior has received a national scholarship after showing academic and personal resilience following the heroin overdose deaths of several family members. Ponuwon Wocuhsis Brodeur, who is studying psychology and community studies, is one of 50 people nationwide to win a Udall Scholarship, according to […]
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Robert Glover, an associate professor of honors and political science at the University of Maine, spoke with the Morning Sentinel about Waterville Mayor Nick Isgro questioning the integrity of an effort to oust him from office. Isgro posted the names and photos of several circulators of the recall petition on his personal Facebook page, raising […]
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Griffin Dill, an integrated pest management specialist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, spoke with WABI (Channel 5) about preventative measures to take against ticks. Dill said the number of ticks is increasing throughout the Northeast and the winter most likely didn’t kill many of the pests. “The cold winter we had for that […]
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