News Center Maine reported University of Maine researchers were among hundreds who attended an International Trade Day event in Portland. The future of Maine’s bioeconomy was front and center at the 39th annual trade show, according to the report. One group of UMaine researchers is seeking a patent for human bone replicas created from wood […]
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The Maine Solar Sprint race is celebrating its 25th year on June 8 at the University of Maine. The event, which runs 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m., is free and open to the public. Solar Sprint, a UMaine Cooperative Extension 4-H program, challenges students statewide to create solar-powered model cars as an interactive way to learn principles […]
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The Bangor Daily News interviewed Jim Dill, a pest management specialist with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, for an article about repelling mosquitoes while working outside. “Mosquitoes are attracted to heat and carbon dioxide,” said Dill. “If you’re outside working doing something fairly strenuous, breathing fairly hard, that means you can attract more mosquitoes than […]
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The Piscataquis Observer reported University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Piscataquis County Extension Association will distribute 400 locally grown tomato seedlings June 1 at the Black Fly Festival in Milo, and Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays beginning 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. June 3 at the UMaine Extension office in Dover-Foxcroft until they’re gone. This is the […]
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WABI (Channel 5) reported the Orono Bog Boardwalk opens for its 17th season May 24. Located on the eastern edge of the Rolland F. Perry City Forest — commonly known as the Bangor City Forest — the boardwalk is jointly managed by the University of Maine, city of Bangor and the Orono Land Trust. Since […]
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The Bangor Daily News interviewed Clay Kirby, an associate scientist and insect diagnostician with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, for an article about carpet beetles. “They are a scavenger. They will get into your stored food products, furniture or clothing and that can make them difficult to manage,” said Kirby, who added the beetles can […]
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Researchers from the University of Maine are working with residents of the Orono Commons nursing home to evaluate the potential for group exercise to reduce fall risk and improve balance in a senior population. Christopher Nightingale, assistant professor of physical education and athletic training, and Jennifer McNulty, lecturer in health education and lifespan, are leading […]
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WVII (Channel 7) quoted Alicyn Smart, a plant pathologist and assistant professor with University of Maine Cooperative Extension and director of UMaine’s Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab, for a report on how spring rains are damaging crops. Smart told WVII that large amounts of rain cause extra damp farming conditions that invite root diseases and water […]
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The Bangor Daily News spoke with Kate Garland, a horticultural professional with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, for an article about how to grow your own potatoes. The best way to grow a potato is from the cuttings of a sprouting seed potato. These can be purchased from a local nursery, or grown at home […]
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The County published a piece by David Fuller, an agriculture and nontimber forest products professional with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, titled “How to identify, pick and cook fiddleheads — and when to leave them alone.” The piece, which was recently updated, originally appeared in the Bangor Daily News.
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