UMaine in the News

Master Gardener Volunteers mentioned in VillageSoup article on Union farm

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and its Master Gardener Volunteers (MGV) program were mentioned in a VillageSoup article about Andrea and Allan Smith’s Brae Maple Farm in Union. The farm, which grows vegetables, fruits and herbs, has been opened to the MGV program since 1998, according to the article. Every Tuesday, the owners and […]

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Machias Valley News Observer previews Barrett, Artesani concert

Machias Valley News Observer reported the Machias Bay Chamber Concerts will present a classical music performance 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8 at the Centre Street Congregational Church in Machias. The concert will feature classical bass trombonist Dan Barrett and pianist Laura Artesani, both music faculty members at the University of Maine. The program will include […]

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Ellsworth American advances diabetes education series

The Ellsworth American reported the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s free, four-week “Dining with Diabetes Down East” series will be offered in Prospect Harbor in September. The program complements medical care by teaching people with Type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes, along with their family members and caregivers, what they can do to help control blood […]

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BBC Future quotes McGill in article on animals thriving in the Anthropocene

Brian McGill, a professor of ecological modeling at the University of Maine, spoke with BBC Future for an article about how some animals are thriving in the Anthropocene, an era defined by humanity’s impact on the planet. McGill noted human impact on local ecologies can sometimes have unexpected effects. He pointed to a study published […]

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WABI reports on Gabe’s latest Waterfront Concerts economic impact study

WABI (Channel 5) reported people are traveling 100 miles or more to the Bangor area to attend shows and performances, according to a new study conducted by University of Maine economics professor Todd Gabe. Waterfront Concerts partnered with UMaine to track economic growth from the 2010 through 2016 concert seasons, WABI reported. More than $105 […]

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Yarborough speaks with WLBZ, WVII as Maine blueberry harvest starts

David Yarborough, a wild blueberry specialist at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, spoke with WLBZ (Channel 2) and WVII (Channel 7) at the start of the Maine blueberry harvest season. Yarborough told WLBZ the crop is looking good, but the supply is expected to drop from recent years. “The last three years we’ve had […]

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BDN features UMaine Extension ‘Growing Maine’ video on Bradford family farm

The Bangor Daily News reported on the latest installment of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s “Growing Maine,” a series of short documentaries highlighting Maine food producers and farm families. The latest video in the series tells the story of Cedar Run Farm in Bradford, a natural grass-fed beef and pork operation. Leanne and Billy […]

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UMaine composite arch bridges cited in Mainebiz article on construction award winner

The University of Maine’s composite arch bridge technology was cited in a Mainebiz article about the winner of the Associated General Contractors of Maine’s Major Achievement in Construction Award. AGC Maine presented the award to Doug Hermann, president of the Richmond-based Wyman & Simpson Inc. Under Hermann’s leadership, the company has used built two bridges […]

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WVII reports on proposed construction near UMaine entrance

WVII (Channel 7) reported the state has proposed construction to ease traffic congestion near a University of Maine entrance. The Department of Transportation has drawn plans to place a rotary, instead of the current stop sign, at the Rangeley Road entrance to campus, WVII reported. The Orono Town Council said it hopes the work can […]

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