The Associated Press, Portland Press Herald, Bangor Daily News, Maine Public Broadcasting Network, WGME (Channel 13 in Portland), WLBZ (Channel 2), WVII (Channel 7) and Mainebiz reported on the release of a report that looks at how the state is preparing for the next cyclical infestation of a pest that could cause severe economic damage to […]
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Research conducted at the University of Maine was mentioned in the CKD News article, “Study evaluates cognitive deficits in chronic kidney disease patients.” Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a significant risk factor for cognitive impairment, and previous studies have examined differences in cognitive impairment between those with and without kidney disease using multiple cognitive outcomes, […]
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University of Maine economist Todd Gabe’s 2014 study on the maple industry’s financial impact on the state was cited in the Mainebiz article, “Lawmakers push for action against misleading maple claims.” A delegation from Maine, including U.S. Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins, as well as U.S. Reps. Chellie Pingree and Bruce Poliquin, joined 27 […]
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The Bangor Daily News published the opinion piece, “The one day set aside for everyone to be 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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The University of Maine was mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article, “Two national companies aim their vegan products at non-vegans.” According to the article, UMaine is now serving egg-free and vegan Just Mayo in salads and sandwiches instead of conventional mayonnaise and has added four vegan cookies to its daily baked goods display. It’s […]
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The Ellsworth American reported Ella Marshall, an eighth-grade Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School student, won a statewide chemistry competition and received an expenses-paid trip to compete at the national level. Marshall became the state’s 2016 You Be the Chemist Challenge champion and will represent Maine at the national contest in Philadelphia, according to the article. The […]
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The Maine Edge published a University of Maine news release previewing the April 1 conference, International Affairs: An Interdisciplinary Study. The intersection of anthropology, political science and history in international affairs will be the focus of the free program that will be held from 9:15 a.m.–4 p.m. in Wells Conference Center. The event is sponsored […]
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Boothbay Register published a Boothbay Region Garden Club news release about the group’s recent meeting that focused on safer and more comfortable ways to garden. Ellen Gibson of Maine AgrAbility led the group through simple stretching exercises, according to the article. As a member of the Maine AgrAbility staff, Gibson provides information and technical assistance […]
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The Maine Edge published a University of Maine news release announcing registration is open for the second annual Jr. Bears Triathlon that will be held on the University of Maine campus Saturday, June 4. The Jr. Bears Triathlon is a fundraiser for Black Bear Aquatics (BBA), a competition-based swim team located at UMaine’s Wallace Pool. […]
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The Bangor Daily News advanced the second annual Maine Science Festival set for March 18–20 throughout Bangor. The University of Maine is participating in several demonstrations, hands-on activities and panels at the festival, which seeks to stimulate interest in science and heighten awareness of its impacts. The article mentioned 10 can’t-miss events at this year’s […]
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