Mark Brewer, a political science professor at the University of Maine, spoke with WABI (Channel 5) about the presidential race ahead of the April 5 primary in Wisconsin. Brewer said he thinks the Democrats are closer to having a nominee and “at this point Hillary Clinton seems to, if not have the nomination locked up, […]
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University of Maine student Jaymi Thibault wrote an article for the Bangor Daily News titled “Bangor wants to know how to communicate with you. Here’s your chance to spill.” Thibault is an undergraduate political science student and member of the Honors College. This year, Thibault will be conducting research in collaboration with the city of […]
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The Maine Edge published a University of Maine news release announcing ocean technology in New England and Atlantic Canada will be the focus of a conference at UMaine April 27–28. The conference, which is organized by UMaine’s Canadian-American Center and the Maine International Trade Center, will bring together researchers, business leaders and policymakers in ocean […]
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The Ellsworth American reported the Ellsworth Community Music Institute will present the Silver Duo — cellist Noreen Silver and pianist Phillip Silver — in a free concert from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 7 at the General Bryant E. Moore Community Center theater. The husband-and-wife Silver Duo was founded when the musicians were […]
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George Kinghorn, executive director and curator of the University of Maine Museum of Art in downtown Bangor, was featured in the April issue of Maine Home + Design magazine. Kinghorn was drawn to UMMA’s impressive contemporary art collection, which includes 3,800 works, with a concentration in original prints and photography, and potential for growth, according […]
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The Bangor Daily News reported members of the University of Maine and surrounding communities are invited to learn about Islamic faith and culture during Islamic Awareness Week, March 28–April 2. UMaine’s Muslim Students’ Association (MSA) and the Islamic Center of Maine, an Orono mosque, are sponsoring the seventh annual event, which culminates with two guest […]
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Todd Gabe, an economics professor at the University of Maine, was quoted in the Sun Journal article, “Oxford Casino grows bottom line, could see big year in 2016.” Players bet, on average, more than $831,000 per slot machine at Oxford Casino in 2015, according to a new state report — up $50,000 from the year […]
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Robert Dana, vice president for student life and dean of students at the University of Maine, spoke with WLBZ (Channel 2) about anti-Semitic fliers that were sent to UMaine’s network-connected printers and fax machines. UMaine was among several universities across the country that received the fliers. A representative of the Anti-Defamation League said a neo-Nazi […]
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Mindy Crandall, an assistant professor of forest landscape management and economics at the University of Maine, was cited in the Morning Sentinel article, “Maine’s forest products industry weathering paper industry woes.” Despite a recent series of paper mill closings, the forestry industry remains an important part of Maine’s economy, according to the article. Some area […]
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WABI (Channel 5) reported on the “Nets fur Pets” basketball tournament held at the University of Maine to benefit the Bangor Humane Society. The MBS Corps, the Maine Business School’s community outreach organization, organized the tournament that was held at the New Balance Student Recreation Center. Registration was $15 per team of three, and donations […]
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