The Bangor Daily News reported the University of Maine is partnering with Maine Career Connect to create a network to help attract and retain employees at Maine businesses. Maine Career Connect (MCC) is a nonprofit organization working with businesses to ease the transition into Maine for those hired from out-of-state, according to the BDN. The […]
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Agence France-Presse quoted Amy Fried, a professor and chair of the political science department at the University of Maine, in an article about Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump’s nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court. Some have expressed concerns about his stance on issues including women’s rights and health care. Kavanaugh’s confirmation could depend on key […]
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News Center Maine quoted David Yarborough, a wild blueberry specialist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and a professor in the UMaine School of Food and Agriculture, in an article about decline in the wild blueberry industry. With both production and prices decreasing, Maine’s wild blueberry growers face a difficult year ahead. The 2017 […]
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EurekAlert, ScienceDaily and Technology Networks carried a University of Maine news release about a paper by researchers, including lead author Joshua Stoll of the School of Marine Sciences and the Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions, focusing on global trade related to the lobster industry. The paper maps the global trade routes for lobster, focusing on the obscured […]
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The Bangor Daily News previewed a talk by Amber Roth, an assistant professor of forest wildlife management. Her talk, “Birdscaping Your Yard,” will focus on planning and other aspects of landscaping, keeping birds and their habitats in mind. It will take place at Moore Community Center on State Street in Ellsworth at 7 p.m. Sept. […]
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Medical Xpress carried a University of Maine news release about a study by UMaine researchers about the wellness priorities of older adults. The study, led by nursing professor Kelley Strout and drawing on Hettler’s Six Dimensions of Wellness, found that maintaining wellness across different dimensions contributes to older adults’ sense of independence. The research recommends […]
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Michael Socolow, an associate professor of journalism at the University of Maine, wrote an opinion piece for The Boston Globe about media coverage of the rescue of members of the soccer team trapped in caves in Thailand, and other “baby-in-the-well” stories. Coverage of the current event reflects a pattern of stories that recur historically, and […]
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USA Today’s 10Best featured the University of Maine Museum of Art in the article, “10 reasons you need to travel the Maine Art Museum Trail.” The trail encompasses the state’s nine leading art museums within a day’s drive of each other, allowing visitors to experience the state’s natural settings along the way that inspired some […]
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The Portland Press Herald interviewed Pamela Hargest, a horticulture professional with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, for an article on ways to save money while growing a home garden. The article provides innovative ways to enhance a home garden while keeping costs low, suggesting using repurposed objects in place of expensive products designed for […]
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The Newport Daily News cited statistics from the Lobster Institute at the University of Maine in a report on a blue lobster caught in Rhode Island and kept for temporary public viewing. The bright blue lobster is being held at The Lobster Shack in Newport, Rhode Island where it will be on display for a […]
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