UMaine in the News

BDN quotes Hopkins in article on increasing popularity of maple sap water

Kathy Hopkins, a maple syrup expert with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, spoke with the Bangor Daily News about the growing popularity of drinking pure maple sap water. “It has a lot of the components that are so good for you,” said Hopkins, who also is a member of the Maine Maple Syrup Association. […]

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Curran writes St. Patrick’s Day op-ed for BDN

The Bangor Daily News published the opinion piece, “St. Patrick’s Day is a time for everyone to celebrate all things Irish,” by Hugh Curran, who teaches courses in Peace and Reconciliation Studies at the University of Maine. Curran was born in Donegal, Ireland, and immigrated to Canada with his parents before moving to Maine.

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Nursing major wins third national wrestling title, media report

The Bangor Daily News reported University of Maine student Samantha Frank won her third consecutive individual title last weekend at the 20th National Collegiate Wrestling Association championships in Allen, Texas. She pinned each of her opponents to win the women’s 101-pound division while being named the meet’s outstanding wrestler, according to the article. Frank is […]

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UMaine professors write BDN op-ed, create interactive map examining impact of the governor’s proposed biennial budget on local schools

Two University of Maine professors have created an interactive map that looks at how each school district in the state would fare under the governor’s proposed biennial budget. The map, created by Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership Ian Mette and Assistant Professor of Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction Patrick Womac, accompanies an op-ed the pair wrote […]

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Shaler quoted in Mainebiz article on bill to accelerate R&D of building with wood

Mainebiz reported legislation backed by U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King calls for accelerated research and development of using new wood technologies, such as cross-laminated timber, in the construction of buildings over 85 feet high. Collins and King have joined two other senators in re-introducing the Timber Innovation Act, bipartisan legislation being pursued in […]

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Barkan writes op-ed for BDN

The Bangor Daily News published the opinion piece “The non-alternative facts about Obamacare,” by Steven Barkan, a sociology professor at the University of Maine and author of “Health, Illness, and Society: An Introduction to Medical Sociology.” Barkan also is a member of the Maine Regional Network, part of the Scholars Strategy Network, which brings together […]

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Turner Publishing previews UMaine Extension farming course

Turner Publishing advanced a four-session course offered by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension for farmers and those hoping to farm. “So You Want to Farm in Maine?” will begin April 3 at the UMaine Extension Penobscot County office in Bangor and will continue from 6–9 p.m. every Monday in April. Live streaming of the […]

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Sun Journal advances ‘Preserving the Harvest’ workshop

The Sun Journal previewed a hands-on Preserving the Harvest workshop offered by Maine Adult Education and taught by University of Maine Cooperative Extension, 5:30–8:30 p.m. May 3, at the Adult Learning Center, 486 Turner Center Road, Turner. Participants will receive a food preservation packet and recipes, and learn basic steps for canning and freezing. Cost […]

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