UMaine in the News

Trostel discusses minimum wage referendum with Morning Sentinel

Philip Trostel, a professor of economics at the University of Maine, spoke with the Morning Sentinel for an article about Question 4 on the state’s ballot. Many restaurant workers in central Maine who make their living off tips say they are concerned about their future if voters approve an increase that would raise the minimum […]

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Atlantic cites Lobster Institute statistics in report on industry changes

The Lobster Institute at the University of Maine was mentioned in an article published by The Atlantic that looked at changes in the lobster fishing industry. The article featured an interview with a fisherman from Vinalhaven, Maine, who discussed changes, including fishing and population stress as well as climate change, and how they affect the […]

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Cranberry specialist cited in BDN report on 2016 crop

The Bangor Daily News quoted Charles Armstrong, a cranberry specialist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in a story on the this year’s strong cranberry crop in Maine. Many farms in Maine produced small cranberry crops in the 19th century, the story noted. But the state’s commercial cranberry industry had disappeared by the early […]

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Brewer speaks with WABI about close state Senate race

Mark Brewer, a political science professor at the University of Maine, spoke with WABI (Channel 5) for a report about a rematch between Republican Senate President Mike Thibodeau and Democrat Jonathan Fulford. The politicians ran for state Senate in 2014, and after a recount, Thibodeau was declared the winner by just over 100 votes, according […]

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UMaine police chief speaks with WLBZ about reports of parts stolen from cars

University of Maine police are investigating the theft of catalytic converters from at least nine cars parked in campus lots last weekend, reported WLBZ (Channel 2) and the Associated Press. “What these individuals do, they go underneath the car and saw these things off and then go,” Roland LaCroix, UMaine chief of police, told the […]

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Center on Aging connects isolated seniors with visitors, BDN reports

The Bangor Daily News reported on Senior Companion, a volunteer program at the University of Maine Center on Aging that provides companionship to isolated, elderly residents. The program has 85 volunteers who visit roughly 350 seniors a week in their homes. Volunteers get a small stipend of $2.65 an hour, plus 30 cents per mile […]

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Armstrong cited in Maine Public report on cranberry harvest

Charles Armstrong, a cranberry specialist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, spoke with Maine Public for a report about the state’s cranberry harvest. Maine’s cranberry harvest appears to be strong, despite fears over drought conditions, according to the report. Armstrong said growers across the state have had to irrigate crops to stay ahead of […]

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Kaye writes BDN op-ed on making Bangor age-friendly

Lenard Kaye, director of the University of Maine Center on Aging and professor in the UMaine School of Social Work, wrote an opinion piece for the Bangor Daily News titled, “Making Bangor age-friendly will improve life for residents of all ages.” Kaye is a member of the Maine chapter of the national Scholars Strategy Network, […]

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Maine Edge reviews School of Performing Arts production of ‘Big Love’

The Maine Edge published a review of the University of Maine School of Performing Arts production of “Big Love.” The play by Charles Mee is adapted from the ancient Greek play “The Suppliant Women” by Aeschylus, according to the article. The show, directed by Tom Mikotowicz, runs through Oct. 30 at Hauck Auditorium on the […]

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