Several news organizations including the Associated Press, Science Magazine, Discovery News, NPR, Yahoo News, Portland Press Herald and Climate Central reported on a new study that found rapid warming of waters off New England is a key factor in the collapse of the region’s cod fishery. The study, published in Science, determined changes to the […]
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Amy Blackstone, a sociology professor at the University of Maine, was quoted in the HealthAim article, “Taylor Swift countersues radio personality: The trauma of sexual harassment.” The singer recently filed a countersuit against a radio host who allegedly touched her inappropriately during a meet-and-greet in 2013, according to the article. Sexual harassment has the same […]
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A University of Maine analysis on heating costs was cited in the Pocono Record article, “Winter won’t freeze your wallet.” Heating prices have fallen and electricity rates have remained stable heading into what is predicted to be a mild winter, according to the article. The UMaine study found heating oil costing $1.80 a gallon produces […]
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Daily Bulldog reported John Bear Mitchell, Wabanaki Center Outreach and Student Development Coordinator at the University of Maine and University of Maine System Native American Waiver Coordinator, will present “Maine Indians, Wabanaki Peoples — Our Past and Present Stories” at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Emery Community Arts Center in Farmington. Admission is $10; […]
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Mark Brewer, a political science professor at the University of Maine, was quoted in a Bangor Daily News article on the reported campaign donations and spending by the seven candidates in the race for Bangor City Council. Brewer said while low spending in national elections tends to mean the races are not as competitive, that […]
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A University of Maine study was cited in the Cleveland.com article, “A look at the steep costs of lead poisoning: Toxic neglect.” Lead poisoning, even at low levels, causes diminished intelligence and learning problems, according to the article. It causes some of the largest economic effects from the toxin — loss of earnings and lost […]
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The Maine Edge published a University of Maine news release announcing the University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer its annual sheep and goat seminar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Kennebec Valley Community College, 92 Western Ave., Fairfield. Topics will include market research, social media use, product pricing, diversifying marketing […]
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Jacquelyn Gill, a palaeoecologist at the University of Maine, was quoted in a Nature article on the positive and negative effects conferences and networking can have on career development. Conferences can offer many opportunities for early-career scientists to meet mentors and collaborators, as well as impress potential employers, according to the article. But bad behavior, […]
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WLBZ (Channel 2) reported on the second annual walk to end domestic abuse held at the University of Maine during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The event was hosted by MBS Corps, the Maine Business School’s community outreach organization. Several athletic teams joined the walk to show their support, according to the report. After the walk, […]
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Mick Devin, a marine biologist and shellfish hatchery manager at the University of Maine Darling Marine Center (DMC), spoke with the Portland Press Herald for the article, “Ocean acidification threatens future of aquaculture, shellfish industries,” which is part of the series, “Mayday: Gulf of Maine in distress.” Devin is experimenting with raising mussels in the […]
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