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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The College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture announced that Jacquelyn Gill, associate professor of terrestrial paleoecology, Kelly Jaksa, lecturer and coordinator of the Bachelor of Social Work program, and Brian McGill, professor of biological sciences, have been recognized with faculty awards for 2020. Gill received the Outstanding Public Service Award, Jaksa was recognized with […]
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Talking Points Memo (TPM) published Amy Fried’s analysis of the impact of ranked-choice voting on the U.S. Senate contest. The professor and chair of the Political Science Department explained how instant runoff voting and a ballot with more than two candidates could impact the outcome of the U.S. Senate race in Maine. If no candidate […]
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The Piscataquis Observer and the Bangor Daily News advanced the Zoom event at 4 p.m. Aug. 13 titled “All in This Together: Preserving Maine’s COVID-19 Memories.” Matthew Revitt, shared collections librarian at Fogler Library, will join other archivists from across Maine for this seminar. The free event seeks to share information about statewide library initiatives focused on […]
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Three new exhibitions are open at the University of Maine Zillman Art Museum: “Maine Inspired: Art Luminaries at the Bicentennial,” featuring works from the ZAM collection; “Being Here: Marcie Jan Bronstein,” featuring watercolor compositions by the Maine-based artist; and “Wood Nymphs: JoAnne Carson,” featuring a selection of drawings and large-scale sculptures. The exhibitions run through Dec. […]
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