Wiscasset Newspaper published a University of Maine Darling Marine Center news release about DMC scientists presenting research findings at the annual Ocean Science Meeting in Oregon. Maura Niemisto, a graduate student at the DMC working with research professor Rick Wahle, presented her research on the effects of ocean warming and acidification on the behavior, physiology […]
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The Republican Journal reported the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast will hold an information session about a new cohort being formed for UMaine’s fall 2018 graduate early literacy program. Susan Bennett-Armistead, an associate professor of literacy at UMaine, will provide information and answer questions 4:30–5:30 p.m. March 22, according to the article. The […]
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The Associated Press reported on recent research by a group of scientists that found beech trees are dominating the woodlands of the northeastern United States as the climate changes. The scientists said the move toward beech-heavy forests is associated with higher temperatures and precipitation. They said their 30-year study, published in the Journal of Applied […]
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The Bangor Daily News, Portland Press Herald, WABI (Channel 5) and WVII (Channel 7) reported Capt. James Settele, chief of staff to the president at the University of Maine, has been named UMaine’s interim director of athletics, effective March 12. Settele, a member of the UMaine community since 2006, replaces Karlton Creech, who has been […]
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WABI (Channel 5) reported on the University of Maine’s celebration of females in sports. The Black Bears hosted a National Girls and Women in Sports Day Celebration at the Cross Insurance Center before the women’s basketball game with the University of Albany. Attendees were invited to take pictures with the Black Bears and take part […]
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Jessica Leahy, a professor of human dimensions of natural resources at the University of Maine, wrote an opinion piece for The Piscataquis Observer titled, “Declining public access to private land is a key issue in 2018.” Leahy also is a sportswoman, landowner in Sebec and member of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s Landowners […]
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WABI (Channel 5) reported on a timber sports competition hosted by the University of Maine Woodsmen Team. Men and women from colleges around New England came to UMaine to test their wood skills in events including axe throwing, pole climbing and crosscut sawing. “It’s awesome to be outside,” said Bree Jarvis, president of the UMaine […]
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Campus Marketplace, the official newsletter of the National Association of College Sports, reported on the roll out of the University of Maine’s legacy collection. University Bookstore has been pushing to create a legacy logo for a couple of years, and this year’s Winter Carnival proved to be the perfect opportunity to unveil merchandise bearing the […]
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The Maine Edge spoke with master performers and songwriters Lyle Lovett and Shawn Colvin ahead of their March 6 concert at Collins Center for the Arts at the University of Maine. The longtime friends will host an acoustic evening of songs and stories beginning at 7 p.m.
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Morning Ag Clips published a University of Maine Cooperative Extension news release about a new publication that aims to help agricultural and farm employers train new employees. The bulletin, designed as a checklist, addresses topics such as effective training, communication strategies, and meeting state and federal requirements. “Orienting New Farm Employees in Maine” was developed […]
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