Jessica Leahy, University of Maine Henry W. Saunders Distinguished Professor in Forestry, spoke with WFVX (Channel 7) about wood banks needing support as they become established. “All of the existing wood banks are distributing their wood almost as quickly as they can produce it and dry it,” she said. Leahy also discussed the assistance she […]
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The Bangor Daily News, the Penobscot Bay Pilot, Morning Ag Clips and Potato News Today promoted an upcoming presentation and roundtable discussion focused on the growing and marketing practices for specialty potato varieties hosted by University of Maine Cooperative Extension on Jan. 22. To register or obtain more information about this free event, visit the […]
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The County noted that University of Maine Extension Homemakers of New Sweden assisted American Legion Auxiliary Unit 136 in Stockholm in collecting items for their “The Foster Care Backpack Program.”
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Cumberland County is offering its annual series of beekeeping workshops with multiple sessions available for beginners and experienced keepers starting Jan. 4. The five-week beginners course is for beekeepers with less than one year of experience and will be offered twice: Jan. 4-Feb. 1, with a snow date of […]
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The Clement and Linda McGillicuddy Humanities Center (MHC) at the University of Maine has announced the faculty and staff who receive its Fall 2023 research grants. The grants provide up to $5,000 to support research, community engagement, or innovative teaching in the humanities. Recipients this fall include Taylor Ashley, coordinator for diversity and inclusion at […]
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The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander, the Daily Bulldog, Morning Ag Clips, the Bangor Daily News and The Piscataquis Observer promoted University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers from 6-7 p.m. on Jan. 16 and 23. The informational sessions are free, registration is required. To […]
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The Maine Monitor and Spectrum News cited the latest overdose report from the Office of the Attorney General and researchers from the University of Maine Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center. The Bangor Daily News, The Piscataquis Observer and News Center Maine shared the article from The Maine Monitor.
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The International Council of Academies of Engineering and Technological Sciences (CATES) gave Caitlin Howell, associate professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Maine, its 2023 Communication Prize. According to CATES, “the prize is awarded to the most outstanding audiovisual communication of excellence and innovation in technological sciences or engineering.” Howell won the prize with […]
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Farms.com highlighted research exploring new technologies and resources to support wild blueberry production being conducted by University of Maine researchers at Blueberry Hill Farm in Jonesboro. The work is supported by a $2.9 million award from the U.S. Small Business Administration, secured by U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King at the request of the […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will hold a nine-session virtual nutrition class for young adults aged 19-25 and adults with young children. The course, titled “Eating Smart, Being Active,” will begin on Jan. 3 and run through the end of February. The course aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to make healthy […]
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