Elizabeth Allan, a professor of higher education at the University of Maine, was quoted in a Miami Herald article about the rise in fraternity-related deaths. This year, four men pledging fraternities at universities around the country died after parties or initiation events, according to the article. At all four schools — including Florida State University […]
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The Lincoln County News reported the University of Maine’s Darling Marine Center recognized Annelissa “Lili” Pugh for her commitment to marine science education as she prepares to leave the position of the center’s K–12 education coordinator in late November. “We are very grateful to Lili Pugh for her dedication and many contributions to the center,” […]
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The Associated Press reported University of Maine student Hillary Morin Peterson discovered a new species of wasp. The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry said Peterson discovered the species, which doesn’t sting, while conducting work for her thesis. The Brunswick resident named the wasp Ormocerus dirigoius, in tribute to Maine’s motto, “Dirigo,” which means […]
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The University of Maine Office of Innovation and Economic Development was mentioned in the Bangor Daily News article, “10 lessons learned about starting your own Maine business.” At a recent “Dirigo Speaks: The Next Act” event at the Bangor Public Library, three Mainers shared their stories about starting a business after the age of 50, […]
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The Sun Journal published a University of Maine news release about a toolkit created by University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H and Maine EPSCoR to provide youth with a unique learning experience. The toolkits — called Exploring Marine Science and Aquaculture (Grades K–2) — are available statewide for K–2 classes, 4-H and Scout groups, as […]
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WLBZ (Channel 2) and WCSH (Channel 6 in Portland) reported the Penobscot Nation flag is flying over the University of Maine during Native American Heritage Month. The Nov. 15 flag-raising event honored contributions and accomplishments of indigenous staff, faculty and students at UMaine and recognized the campus is on Penobscot Nation land and waterways, according […]
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WABI (Channel 5) reported that the University of Maine Police Department presented three members of the UMaine Athletic Department — Jordan Fitzpatrick, Annie Grant and Ed Youngblood — with Lifesaving Awards. Fitzpatrick is an assistant softball coach, Grant is the coordinator for athletic facilities and special events and Youngblood is a member of the athletics […]
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The Bangor Daily News reported on the prehistoric shell middens, or refuse heaps, along the Maine coast that are threatened by rising sea levels, beach erosion and development. The middens include clam shells, fish bones and other artifacts left behind by people who lived along the coast thousands of years ago. “The paleo information is […]
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WVII (Channel 7) reported on the Potato Disease Summit convened by the University of Maine. Plant pathologists, researchers and scientists from the Netherlands, Scotland and United States met at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor to share information on the bacteria Dickeya and Pectobacterium that cause potatoes to rot and threaten the industry worldwide. “The […]
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The Maine Edge reviewed the University of Maine School of Performing Arts’ production of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Allen Adams wrote, “Seeing such a tight ensemble bring to life such a delightful show makes for a wonderful and worthwhile theatrical experience. The high-energy intimacy built by (director Marcia) Douglas and her cast creates a […]
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