University of Maine Cooperative Extension is starting a program that matches Maine gardeners of all experience levels — from novice to seasoned pro — with a garden mentor for the growing season. The Garden Mentorship Program will match UMaine Extension Master Gardener Volunteers with gardeners to provide virtual technical assistance and coaching. Garden mentor requests […]
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A number of media organizations covered the University of Maine announcement that two industry heavyweights are investing in the development of a pioneer floating offshore wind technology project. Diamond Offshore Wind, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi company, is joining with RWE Renewables to invest $100 million to build and deploy a full-scale, floating wind farm 14 […]
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Paul Mayewski told WVII (Channel 7) that fewer toxic substances are being emitted into the atmosphere during the pandemic and that the air is cleaner. “The fact we can live with less [and] consume more local products is good for us. It’s good for the environment,” said the director of the Climate Change Institute. “The […]
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Catharine Biddle talked with WABI (Channel 5) about a study that sought to capture examples of interesting and innovative responses of Maine school districts to school closures last spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “To what extent is that creativity affected by differences in rurality, differences in access to particular kinds of funding, particular kinds […]
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The Bangor Daily News, Portland Press Herald and Centralmaine.com promoted the University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H virtual free fun run along the Maine coastline from Aug. 15 to Sept. 15. Help ME Conquer the Maine Coastline is a virtual public run, walk and bike event along the 3,478 miles of Maine’s coastline. Registration is required.
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Jim Dill, pest management specialist with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, told WAGM in Presque Isle that potato beetles and other insects have been spotted in farm fields and private gardens in Aroostook County. Dill said this is the time of year that beetles mate and lay eggs.
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The Daily Bulldog posted a media release announcing that researchers are seeking Maine residents at least 18 years old to answer questions and watch a short video about safe pickle fermentation practices. The 25-minute research survey is online. For more information, contact Jacob Rich at jacob.rich@maine.edu, 781.475.3862.
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The Piscataquis Observer announced the University of Maine Cooperative Extension office in Piscataquis County will reopen to the public at 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10. The office is at 165 East Main St. in Dover-Foxcroft. Following University of Maine guidance and protocols, staff and clients will practice physical distancing, wear face coverings, frequently use hand […]
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A University of Maine marine geologist and Ph.D. student will participate in the first webinar of the Bangor Daily News Climate Conversation series at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13. “BDN Climate Conversations: Coastal Resilience and Sea Level Rise,” will feature Joseph Kelley, a professor of marine geology with the School of Earth and Climate Sciences […]
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The University of Maine McGillicuddy Humanities Center will offer a virtual workshop about applying for grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25. Mark Silver, senior program officer in the NEH Division of Research Programs, will lead the free, public workshop. Advance registration is required. Space […]
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