UMaine in the News

Brewer speaks with Morning Sentinel about political action committee websites

Mark Brewer, a political science professor at the University of Maine, spoke with the Morning Sentinel for an article about U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin being criticized for his support of the Republican health care legislation following the release of separate online video and audio involving constituents challenging him, according to the article. Poliquin also is […]

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Researchers seeking fermented food feedback, WABI reports

WABI (Channel 5) reported scientists in the University of Maine’s School of Food and Agriculture and Cooperative Extension are recruiting Maine residents to take part in a study about fermenting foods and beverages at home. Adults who make any of these foods at home, or would like to learn how to do so, are invited […]

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UMaine mentioned in BDN article on Orono Bog Boardwalk restoration

The University of Maine was mentioned in a Bangor Daily News article announcing that after seven years of fundraising and construction, the $1 million restoration of the Orono Bog Boardwalk is nearly complete. The boardwalk is accessed from a trail in the Rolland F. Perry (Bangor) City Forest. Beginning in a forested wetland, the wheelchair-accessible […]

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BDN speaks with Vollmers about Maine nonprofit’s tax forms

Gloria Vollmers, a professor of accounting at the University of Maine, spoke with the Bangor Daily News for the article, “Maine nonprofit paid disabled workers less than minimum wage, while execs got six figures.” St. Albans-based Skills Inc. is the only employer remaining in Maine that pays some of its workers with disabilities less than […]

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Washington Post interviews Calhoun, Hunter about small natural features

The Washington Post spoke with University of Maine professors Aram Calhoun and Malcolm Hunter for an article about the latest issue of the journal Biological Conservation, which focuses on the big ecological roles of  small natural features. The issue was organized by Hunter, a professor of wildlife resources and Libra Professor of Conservation Biology, who […]

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Marine biology, aquaculture major speaks with Mainebiz about STEM jobs

Isaiah Mansour, a double major in marine biology and aquaculture at the University of Maine, spoke with Mainebiz for an “Inside the Notebook” column titled “Where will Maine’s STEM students go to work?” The author recently talked with Kevin Strange, president of the MDI Biological Laboratory in Bar Harbor, about entrepreneurship and STEM education in […]

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The Atlantic quotes Gill in article on animal population declines, extinctions

Jacquelyn Gill, a professor of paleoecology at the University of Maine, was quoted in the Atlantic article, “It’s a mistake to focus just on animal extinctions.” Researchers state that fixating on the concept of extinction can lead scientists to overestimate the state of the planet’s health, according to the article. If a species is completely […]

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Sen. King mentions UMaine in Mainebiz interview focused on energy, economy

U.S. Sen. Angus King mentioned the University of Maine during an interview with Mainebiz that focused on energy. King also shared his thoughts on strengthening the state’s economy by expanding broadband in rural areas and finding new uses for forest products. In response to a question about the shutdown of many paper mills, King said […]

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Republican Journal reports on Midcoast Leadership Academy graduates, event

The Republican Journal reported the University of Maine Hutchinson Center and the Midcoast Leadership Academy have announced completion of the academy’s seventh program year and the graduation of 18 current and prospective community leaders. The nine-month community immersion program studies issues, challenges and opportunities affecting the midcoast region; building a strong network of leaders throughout […]

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