David Yarborough, a wild blueberry specialist with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, spoke with the Associated Press, Maine Public and Ellsworth American about Maine’s wild blueberry crop. The AP reported the crop is likely to be much smaller this year than in recent summers because the industry is contending with troubles such as disease and […]
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WVII (Channel 7) reported on a capstone project created this past spring by 23 University of Maine seniors in a communication course. The project, “50 Things to Do Before You Graduate from the University of Maine,” was developed by Claire Sullivan, an associate professor of communication and journalism, in collaboration with UMaine’s Division of Marketing […]
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The Associated Press cited a University of Maine economic impact study in a report about how the state is looking for groups to provide free civil legal services to low-income and elderly residents. Experienced nonprofit organizations, legal aid clinics at law schools, and pro-bono programs are eligible to receive funding from the state’s civil legal […]
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WVII (Channel 7) reported on the University of Maine football team’s annual “Meet the Black Bears” free football clinic at Alfond Stadium. Participants of all ages had the opportunity to meet players and coaches, get posters and autographs, and join the team for a pizza party.
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WABI (Channel 5) interviewed Mark Brewer, a political science professor at the University of Maine, about the removal of Confederate statues following the protests in Charlottesville, Virginia. According to the story, the protests sparked a dialogue on race relations and the contentious statutes that reflect our nation’s history. Brewer said that removing a monument isn’t […]
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The NASA Earth Observatory featured an image produced by UMaine researcher as its image of the day: “Oyster Prospecting With Landsat 8.” The research, led by Jordan Snyder, a graduate research assistant in marine sciences, and Emmanuel Boss, professor of marine sciences, uses satellite data to identify areas along the Maine coast ideal for oyster […]
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Mount Desert Islander reported Cindy Isenhour, UMaine professor of anthropology and climate change, and facilitator of the legislature’s Stakeholder Working Group to Address Food Waste in Maine, will participate in a panel discussion following a keynote address by U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree at the College of the Atlantic Sept. 20. Other participants on the panel […]
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Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors published the essay “Why We Love the Ocean” by Catherine Schmitt, communications director of the Maine Sea Grant. The essay describes the psychology behind human attraction to water and draws from a large and growing body of literature on the history, science and philosophy of human connections with the natural […]
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WLBZ (Channel 2) and WABI (Channel 5) covered the University of Maine’s Pride of Maine Black Bear Marching Band camp week. According to the report, band members will spend nearly 80 hours during the week training and practicing for the opening of their season. “A typical halftime show has three-quarters of a mile to a […]
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The Washington Post published the opinion piece “Gawker has been gone for a year. We’ve never needed it more than now,” by Michael Socolow, an associate professor of communication and journalism at the University of Maine.
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