Outreach

Maine media reports student involvement on election day

WABI (Channel 5 in Bangor) and WFVX (FOX 22/ABC 7 in Bangor) reported on the involvement of thousands of University of Maine students on Election Day, as volunteers and voters. This year marked one of the university’s strongest showings in years for civic participation, and UMaine continues to rank among the top campuses in the […]

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An image collage of Bence Rosenberg in the outdoors

Bence Rosenberg: Maine’s outdoors are ‘a catalyst for change’

Bence Rosenberg, a parks, recreation and tourism major from Morristown, New Jersey, knew he wanted to attend the University of Maine after discovering its outdoor recreation program. During his time at UMaine, he has turned a love of the outdoors into a profession in progress. “I like being outside,” Rosenberg said. “I had an adviser […]

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Dill speaks with CentralMaine.com about rise in tickborne diseases

Griffin Dill, who manages the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Tick Lab, spoke with CentralMaine.com about the record surge in Lyme disease cases across the state this year. Dill said that drought conditions did little to slow tick activity because the timing coincided with the larval stage, when ticks remain close to the moist ground. […]

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Bangor media cover UMaine’s 13th annual ‘March Against Domestic Violence’

WFVX (FOX 22/ABC 7 in Bangor) and WABI (Channel 5 in Bangor) covered the University of Maine’s 13th annual “March Against Domestic Violence.” Casper Cowan, president of Triota Epsilon Psi at UMaine, helped organize the event and spoke toward the importance of recognizing both current and child victims of domestic violence, noting that they are […]

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UMaine hosting elementary math, AI summits for teachers

Maine public school educators are invited to attend a pair of in-person summits designed to help them enhance skills and knowledge in elementary mathematics instruction and learn how to responsibly use artificial intelligence (AI) in K-12 schools. The Elementary Math Summit and the AI Summit will be held at the University of Maine Nov. 7-8, […]

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Celebrate Maine hockey with games, live music and more during fan fest

Two home games, an appearance from Barstool Sports’ Chiclets University, a free concert by country act 12/OC and more will be available to Black Bears during the Maine Hockey Fan Fest starting at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10 at the Alfond Stadium.  The event kicks off at 2 p.m. when the women’s hockey team […]

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Highmoor Farm keeps pumpkin and apple season alive in Maine

Pumpkin season starts at the University of Maine’s Highmoor Farm early in June. David Handley, a small fruit and vegetable specialist at University of Maine Cooperative Extension, and Mark Hutton, associate professor of vegetable crop, watch as the pumpkins grow, taking calls along the way from farmers in Maine who may be experiencing their own […]

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Media report on farmer wellness forum hosted by UMaine Extension

Maine Public, News Center Maine and WABI (Channel 5 in Bangor) reported on the first Land and Sea Farmer Wellness Forum hosted by University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Among the topics of discussion was a survey in which nearly half of farmers and fishermen in the state say they struggle to access health care due […]

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