Researchers at the University of Maine are exploring ways to protect ash trees from the invasive emerald ash borer, which threatens the state’s ash tree population. As reported by WGME (Channel 13 in Portland) they are experimenting with chemical treatments to help trees survive and produce seeds for future regeneration.
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The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine will host a talk titled ”Gulf of Maine development: What can fishing teach us?” on Monday, Sept. 30 at 3 p.m. Robin Alden, a longtime and now retired leader in Maine fisheries, will discuss what lessons emerging industries like aquaculture and […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H has launched virtual field trips for youth learners who wish to explore Maine’s thriving aquaculture industry. These immersive online experiences bring aquaculture to life, offering participants the chance to step inside cutting-edge facilities and learn directly from industry experts, all without traveling to them. Through virtual reality and accessible […]
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Addressing the breadth of issues related to food surplus, loss and waste — which span across economic, social and environmental sectors — is a herculean task for any state. As Maine works to better understand and address the complex problem of food waste, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) tapped a team of researchers, […]
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News Center Maine reported on an American Red Cross blood drive at the University of Maine. Students are helping by participating in the four annual blood drives on campus, which is crucial since they provide about 20% of total donations.
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The University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H has launched virtual field trips (VFTs) to provide youth with immersive experiences in Maine’s aquaculture industry, as reported in the Daily Bulldog. These online trips, featuring the University of Maine Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research enhance learning about sustainable seafood production at no cost to participants.
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During the 2024-2025 academic year, the George J. Mitchell Peace Scholarship, a prestigious exchange program between the University of Maine and the University College Cork (UCC) in Ireland, will celebrate its 25th anniversary. The legacy of the scholarship has been meaningful for UMaine students and faculty alike. The scholarship honors the Northern Ireland peace agreement […]
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Ruth Griffith, rising junior and member of the Honors College from Parkman, Maine has received the 2024-2025 academic school year George Mitchell Peace Scholarship to study abroad at the University College Cork in Ireland in spring 2025. Griffith is also the 25th annual recipient of the scholarship, which was created to honor former Sen. Mitchell’s […]
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The University of Maine recently hosted the first Lobstah Bowl, a VEX V5 Robotics Competition, as reported by News Center Maine. Organizer Michael Murphy highlighted that the event helps K-12 students build skills and connect with teams from as far away as Ontario, Canada. With 43 teams participating, the competition fostered collaboration and growth within […]
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In an article titled “Frenchville to hold public hearing on wastewater, stormwater projects,” The County noted University of Maine engineering students who conducted a study that highlighted vulnerabilities in the town’s stormwater systems.
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