UMaine in the News

Kersbergen to speak at Vermont organic dairy conference, Lancaster Farming reports

University of Maine Cooperative Extension professor Rick Kersbergen will give the keynote address at the upcoming Vermont Organic Dairy Producers Conference, Lancaster Farming reports. Kersbergen, who specializes in sustainable dairy and forage systems, will talk about nutritional strategies for optimal herd health and performance at the March 9 conference at Vermont Technical College. Kersbergen will […]

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Rebar quoted in Press Herald column on growing marijuana in Maine

The Portland Press Herald spoke with John Rebar, executive director of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, for a “Maine Gardener” column titled, “It may be legal to grow marijuana in Maine, but it’s not easy to get gardening advice.” The local sources most Mainers go to for gardening help will not assist with growing […]

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Portland to host international lobster conference in June, AP reports

The Associated Press reported the city of Portland will host the 11th International Conference & Workshop on Lobster Biology and Management June 4–9. The conference will focus on environmental changes affecting the lobster industry. The globalization of the lobster industry also will be a key subject, according to the report. University of Maine marine scientist […]

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New media student turns summer job into film, Castine Patriot reports

The Castine Patriot reported on University of Maine senior Alex Turanski turning his summer job on a lobster boat into a film project for his new media class. Last summer while working on the Matt Pat out of Stonington, Turanski was inspired to create a documentary, according to the article. He reboarded the Matt Pat […]

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KJ, Morning Sentinel preview Olga Vocal Ensemble at Minsky

The Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel reported the Olga Vocal Ensemble will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, at Minsky Recital Hall at the University of Maine. The five young a cappella singers combine enthusiasm, drama and comedy with vocal clarity and a unique sound, according to the article. The Dutch, Icelandic and Russian […]

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Free Press reports on recent scientific diving certifications at Darling Marine Center

The Free Press reported nine undergraduate and graduate students recently earned their scientific diving certification at the University of Maine Darling Marine Center in Walpole. Scientific divers use scuba or other diving equipment to study the underwater environment, according to UMaine diving safety officer Christopher Rigaud. The UMaine program follows American Academy of Underwater Sciences […]

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BDN advances 2017 International Dance Festival

The Bangor Daily News previewed the University of Maine’s 2017 International Dance Festival scheduled for 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Collins Center for the Arts. The 13th annual event showcases an array of traditional music, dance and clothes from around the world that is representative of the diverse student body at […]

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