University of Maine Cooperative Extension staff members Amy Witt and Richard Kersbergen were quoted in a Morning Sentinel article about the town of Winslow’s efforts to boost its community garden. After it was built seven years ago, the town’s community garden received so many requests that they had to add more beds, but over time, […]
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The Bangor Daily News mentioned research presented at the annual Maine Sustainability & Water Conference in the article, “Maine’s wells could be polluted with arsenic, lead.” Scientists who shared their research said they want to encourage residents to test their water for such invisible troublemakers as arsenic and lead, and then take steps to mitigate […]
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WVII (Channel 7) and the Associated Press reported an a recent economic impact study of civil legal aid services in Maine. The study, which was commissioned by Maine’s Justice Action Group and conducted by University of Maine economist Todd Gabe, found legal aid for Maine’s poor population boosts the state’s economy by more than $105 […]
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The County published a University of Maine student profile on Kyle Goupille, a fourth-year music performance major. Goupille showcased his skills as the featured trumpet soloist in the UMaine Symphonic Band’s spring tour. The tour included a performance at Presque Isle Middle School, Goupille’s alma mater. At UMaine’s 215th Commencement on May 13, Goupille will […]
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David Handley, a vegetables and small fruits specialist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension; and Mark Hutchinson, a UMaine Extension educator and professor, spoke with the Bangor Daily News about an upcoming informational session for producers and growers. Clearing up some of the confusion surrounding the Food Safety Modernization Act is the aim of […]
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The Weekly and WABI (Channel 5) reported on the 23rd annual HOPE Festival that will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 8 at the New Balance Student Recreation Center on the University of Maine campus. “The festival is an opportunity to pursue [the Peace and Justice Center of Eastern Maine’s] goal […]
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Paul Mayewski, director of the University of Maine’s Climate Change Institute, spoke with the Bangor Daily News for the article, “Climate change skeptic group’s mailing campaign targets Maine teachers.” Last week, thousands of science teachers across the nation, including several in Maine, received mail from an organization trying to convince them that scientists are split […]
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The County published an article ahead of the University of Maine Symphonic Band’s free concert in Houlton. The group teamed up with McGill’s Community Band of Houlton for the March show, according to the article.
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Ngo Vinh Long, a professor of Asian history at the University of Maine, was quoted in a VietNamNet article about how some experts say Vietnam should be ready to negotiate a free trade agreement with the United States. Experts spoke at a recent Harvard University seminar on the effects of the Trump administration’s policies in […]
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WVII (Channel 7) reported on Islamic Awareness Week events held at the University of Maine. Throughout the week, games like Islamic Jeopardy and activities such as hijab wrapping and henna tattoos, were offered to teach people about the religion. “We’re just spreading peace, letting people know that this is a peaceful religion. Whatever is happening […]
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