UMaine in the News

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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Media cover Great Maine Bike Swap, Maine Bound Gear Sale

WABI (Channel 5), WLBZ (Channel 2) and WVII (Channel 7) reported on the Bicycle Coalition of Maine’s Great Maine Bike Swap and Maine Bound Adventure Center’s annual Gear Sale. The events were held at the New Balance Student Recreation Center at the University of Maine. Bike swap attendees could choose from hundreds of gently used […]

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Hopkins quoted in BDN article on maple syrup business

Kathy Hopkins, a maple syrup expert with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, was quoted in a Bangor Daily News article about Frontier Sugarworks, a maple syrup business owned by VJ Guarino and Carrie Braman. The couple is leasing a 200-acre sugarbush in Sandy Bay Township from the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands, according […]

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WVII reports on Relay for Life held at UMaine

WVII (Channel 7) reported on the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event that was held at the University of Maine. Organizers said they expected more than 300 people to participate in the fundraiser that included walking in the indoor track at the New Balance Student Recreation Center from 6 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. […]

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Camire quoted in Bicycling article on essential nutrients for older athletes

Mary Ellen Camire, a University of Maine professor of food science and human nutrition and past president of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), was quoted in the Bicycling article, “6 essential nutrients for athletes 50 and up.” Nutritional needs continue to evolve as people grow older, according to the article, which is especially noticeable […]

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