Money Geek cited Lenard Kaye, former director of the UMaine Center of Aging, on essential strategies for aging in place. Kaye emphasized safety modifications, the integration of technology and the vital role of family support. He said resources and expertise in gerontology and home accessibility can further assist older adults in maintaining their independence and […]
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The Bangor Daily News and WABI highlighted the $1 million estate gift from Agnes Ann Walsh to the University of Maine Foundation to establish the Agnes Ann Walsh Chair in Modern Languages and Classics. The inaugural chair Frédéric Rondeau, director of the UMaine Modern Languages & Classics department and associate professor of French, aims to […]
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Bob Steneck, professor emeritus of oceanography, marine biology and marine policy at the University of Maine, discussed the role parrotfish play in maintaining healthy coral reef ecosystems with Vox. For example, Steneck said parrotfish help limit algae growth at the reef in Bonaire in the Dutch Caribbean, which helps the coral survive.
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension assistant professor and Maine sustainable agriculture and ornamental horticulture educator Ankit Singh and horticulture professional Kate Garland spoke with MarthaStewart.com on the ecological benefits of leaving autumn leaves on the ground untouched. They said by allowing foliage to decompose on the ground, homeowners can enrich their soil naturally and support […]
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The BDN interviewed Brian Beal, a marine scientist with the University of Maine at Machias and director of the Downeast Institute, about his concerns on the rising populations of invasive tunicates, also known as sea squirts, that are negatively impacting the local fishing industry. These creatures attach to lobster traps and aquaculture equipment, causing a […]
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News Center Maine covered the Physics of Estuaries and Coastal Seas conference held in September in France, which 10 researchers from the University of Maine attended to gain insights and connections to enhance their research efforts. Co-hosted by Lauren Ross, an associate professor of hydraulics and water resources engineering at UMaine, the event aimed to […]
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Maine Public featured Emma Perry, manager of the Microscopy Lab at the University of Maine, on a segment of its show “Maine Calling” on tardigrades. UMaine has contributed to the discovery of new species, highlighting the unique environmental roles these resilient creatures play. This involvement is part of a broader passion for studying tardigrades, which […]
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Melissa Cuba, assistant professor of special education from the University of Maine, spoke with the Maine Morning Star for a story titled “Maine’s multilingual learners face exacerbated challenges to academic recovery.” Cuba described the growing challenges for multilingual learners in Maine, noting that their exit rates from English language support have decreased even as enrollment […]
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The Bangor Daily News, WFVX (FOX22/ABC7) and the Portland Press Herald reported on the University of Maine at Machias partnering with University of Maine at Augusta to launch the “Downeast Nursing Track,” allowing UMaine Machias students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing starting in 2025. This program enables students to complete their nursing […]
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Lynne Holland, horticulture professional with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, and Ankit Singh, Maine sustainable agriculture and ornamental Horticulture Educator with UMaine Extension, spoke with MarthaStewart.com about growing witch hazel. “This very versatile shrub is best planted in the very early spring or fall,” Holland said.
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