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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The Associated Press reported the University of Maine and Penobscot Nation will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) May 10, formalizing their collaborations in the past decade to help manage the tribe’s cultural heritage. UMaine President Susan J. Hunter and Penobscot Nation Chief Kirk Francis will be among leaders planning to attend a ceremony at […]
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WABI (Channel 5) reported on the annual Spring Art Factory held at the University of Maine Museum of Art in downtown Bangor. Families were invited to create their own paintings, prints and paper crafts, as well as view artwork on display in the gallery during the free event, WABI reported. Organizers said they were expecting […]
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Pamela Hargest, a horticulture professional with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, was quoted in the latest column in the Portland Press Herald “Maine Gardener” series. In the article, “Plant sales no bargain if winter moth is part of the deal,” the author warns the winter moth has been devastating hardwoods in several coastal Maine […]
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The Sun Journal reported on Maine National History Day held at the University of Maine in April. More than 260 students from 30 middle and high schools showcased exhibits, papers, websites, documentaries and performances based on their original research. The 173 entries in the statewide contest are the most since the event began to be […]
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Griffin Dill, an integrated pest management specialist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, spoke with the Bangor Daily News for the article, “How to keep ticks out of your yard and off your body.” Options for controlling ticks include spraying synthetic pesticides, dousing areas with natural plant-based repellents, erecting fences to keep out animals […]
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