Jon Ippolito, a new media professor at the University of Maine, was interviewed by the Bangor Daily News for the article, “Experts say to respect ‘hierarchy of grief’ with death and social media.” “Facebook is increasingly the venue for older generations,” Ippolito said. But while younger adults who have grown up with social media more […]
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Dayton Daily News of Ohio spoke with Elizabeth Allan, a professor of higher education at the University of Maine and director of the National Hazing Prevention Consortium, for the article, “Hazing ‘normalized’ in our culture, expert says.” Hazing is so ingrained among college organizations that it’s often not even recognized, according to Allan. “So much […]
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WLBZ (Channel 2) spoke with University of Maine new media and intermedia professors and students about the upcoming free projection and art show at Fort Knox in Prospect. “FLOW Fort Knox” will be held from 3 to 11 p.m. June 24 at the Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory. It is produced by […]
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Tori Jackson, an associate professor of agriculture and natural resources with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, was interviewed for the latest article in the Portland Press Herald “Maine Gardener” column. The article focused on Maine’s native elderberries, which can be used as food, medicine and dye. Jackson said UMaine Extension began researching how best […]
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Mainebiz quoted Bob Steneck, a professor of marine sciences at the University of Maine, about discussions that took place at the 11th International Conference & Workshop on Lobster Biology and Management hosted by UMaine and Boston University. Scientists and lobstermen meeting in Portland agreed they need to share information and be more proactive about the […]
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The Free Press and the Associated Press reported “The Art of Climate Science,” an exhibit of photography and artwork illustrating the diverse research activities of students, faculty and staff of the University of Maine Climate Change Institute, will be on display June 16–Sept. 29 at UMaine’s Hutchinson Center in Belfast. An opening reception will be held […]
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Mainebiz reported on the final competition in this year’s Top Gun Showcase. The Maine Center for Entrepreneurial Development, along with its partners, the University of Maine, MaineStream Finance and the Lewiston/Auburn Economic Growth Council, announced the winners of this year’s Top Gun Showcase, June 7 in Portland. Eight participants from the Bangor, Rockport, Lewiston/Auburn and […]
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David Yarborough, a wild blueberry specialist at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, spoke with the Associated Press for the article, “Fear of losing blueberry growers as prices drop, crop soars.” Wild blueberry prices to farmers have plunged from nearly a dollar a pound in 2011 to around 25 to 30 cents per pound last […]
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Ellen Mallory, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension specialist and associate professor of sustainable agriculture, was a recent guest on Maine Public’s “Maine Calling” radio show. The episode focused on efforts to support and promote the Maine grain economy.
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Jim McConnon, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension specialist and professor of economics at UMaine, spoke with the Morning Sentinel for an article about Madison, Maine tomato-growing company Backyard Farms being sold to Mastronardi Produce Ltd., of Kingsville, Ontario, Canada. McConnon said these kinds of deals are standard across all industries, and the purchase could […]
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