UMaine in the News

UMaine Extension bulletin cited in Coshocton Tribune column on farm family relationships

A University of Maine Cooperative Extension bulletin was cited by the Coshocton Tribune in a column written by an Ohio State University Extension educator. The article, “Words of appreciation can help farm family relationships,” cited a bulletin written by UMaine Extension professors Leslie Forstadt and Tori Jackson, titled “Why ‘Thank You’ Matters: Expressing Appreciation Toward […]

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Brewer quoted in AP report on candidate’s fundraising for 2nd District race

The Associated Press spoke with Mark Brewer, a political science professor at the University of Maine, for a report about Maine congressional hopeful Emily Cain announcing her fundraising effort is ahead of her 2014 pace. The Democrat running for the 2nd District said she has raised more than $385,000 in the first quarter, lifting her […]

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WVII covers Destination Imagination celebration at UMaine

WVII (Channel 7) reported more than 300 children visited the University of Maine to take part in the 2016 Maine State Destination Imagination Celebration. Destination Imagination is a nonprofit, volunteer-led, cause-driven organization that aims to inspire and equip students to become the next generation of innovators and leaders. Activities allowed participants to improve skills such […]

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Maine Harvest for Hunger featured in BDN

The Bangor Daily News published an article on Maine Harvest for Hunger, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension program that for the last 15 years has organized gardeners, farmers, businesses, schools and civic groups to grow and donate produce to food pantries, shelters and other food distribution points in the state. Last year the effort […]

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Birkel, Dill quoted in Sun Journal report on warming weather, increase in insects

The Sun Journal quoted research and personnel from the University of Maine in an article on Maine’s warming weather and its effect on insects and the diseases they carry. Between 1895 and 2014, Maine warmed 3 degrees, according to “Maine’s Climate Future: 2015 Update,” a report produced by UMaine’s Climate Change Institute (CCI) and Maine […]

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WABI reports on Maine National History Day

WABI (Channel 5) reported the University of Maine hosted the Maine National History Day competition for the third year in a row. More than 300 middle and high school students and teachers from across the state showcased their work at the event that promotes research and critical thinking through projects in the form of documentaries, […]

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UMaine cheerleading team wins national title, media report

The Bangor Daily News and WABI (Channel 5) reported the University of Maine cheerleading team captured a national title during a National Cheerleaders Association competition in Daytona, Florida. UMaine recorded 82.50 points from 10 different categories to win the NCA’s Intermediate All-Girl I title, the BDN reported.

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WVII covers Employee Recognition and Awards Ceremony

WVII (Channel 7) reported on the University of Maine’s Employee Recognition and Awards Ceremony held at the Wells Conference Center. The event celebrated employees who have reached 25, 35 and 45 years of service, as well as the 2016 recipients of the Outstanding Classified and Professional Employee Awards and the Steve Gould Award. “With the […]

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Sturm discusses planets, orbits on WVII

David Sturm, an instructional laboratory and lecture demonstration specialist at the University of Maine, visited the studio of WVII (Channel 7) for an installment of “Science with Sturm.” Sturm spoke about the science of spinning, specifically in relation to planets and their orbits, and demonstrated the motions with an orrery.

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