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UMaine designated one of eight DOE combined heat and power centers

The U.S. Department of Energy has selected the University of Maine to lead one of eight regional partnerships dedicated to the promotion, technical support and deployment of cost-effective and highly efficient combined heat and power (CHP) technologies throughout the nation. UMaine, in partnership with the University of New Hampshire and Watson Strategy Group, will oversee […]

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UMaine designated as combined heat and power assistance center, media report

WABI (Channel 5), WVII (Channel 7), Decentralized Energy and the Associated Press reported on the recent U.S Department of Energy decision to select the University of Maine as a regional Combined Heat and Power Technical Assistance Partnership program designee. The funding aims to advance the installation of cost-effective and highly efficient combined heat and power […]

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WVII previews UMMA Winter Art Factory

WVII (Channel 7) reported the University of Maine Museum of Art will host a Winter Art Factory 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Dec. 2. Attendees of the free, family-friendly event will be able to make stamped wrapping paper, ornaments and holiday cards, according to the report. “Each of the tables is an art station for an art […]

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Inaugural 5K raises funds for 4-H camp, Bethel Citizen reports

  The Bethel Citizen reported the inaugural Thanksgiving Day Wobble and Gobble 5K raised about $4,000 to support programming at the University of Maine 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Bryant Pond. About 60 runners took part in the event. The funds went to the 4-H Learning Center’s Harvest for Health Initiative, according to the […]

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SPA to present Opera Workshop on Dec. 2

The University of Maine School of Performing Arts will present the fall Opera Workshop showcase at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 in Minsky Recital Hall. The performance will include a sample of scenes from famous operas that highlight the vocal talents of the students involved, including works by Wolfgang Mozart, Giacomo Puccini, Giuseppe Verdi, Benjamin […]

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UMaine Extension to host 2017 Maine Soil Health Workshop

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host the 2017 Maine Soil Health Workshop on Dec. 5 at Governor’s Restaurant in Waterville. Technical service providers, farmers and educators are invited to attend the workshop, which runs from 9:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Registration is required, and the cost is $25. Sessions will include “A New […]

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Groden hosts browntail moth workshop in Harpswell, Forecaster reports

The Forecaster reported Eleanor Groden, a professor of entomology at the University of Maine, recently hosted a workshop in Harpswell to discuss browntail moth control. Groden is currently working with the Maine Forest Service to pinpoint the underlying cause of the invasive moth outbreak throughout the state, and develop environmentally friendly treatments, according to the […]

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Cross-country ski rental packages available for area youth

Maine Bound Adventure Center at the University of Maine is teaming up with and the Orono Parks and Recreation Department and Outdoor Sport Institute to offer a cross-country ski rental program for area youth this winter. Children in grades K–8 can rent cross-country skis from December through April at an affordable price. The opportunity provides […]

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Jason Brown imbues modern jewelry with ancestral energy

Jason Brown of Penobscot Nation infuses his contemporary handcrafted jewelry with positive ancestral energy. Brown, who formed Decontie & Brown with wife and partner Donna Decontie-Brown, says it’s gratifying to see people wear their innovative Wabanaki-inspired jewelry and clothing — including leggings, dresses, hoodies and haute couture gowns. “Unfortunately, some people think of us (Native […]

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UMaine mentioned in Ellsworth American article on winter shrimp fishing

The University of Maine was mentioned in the Ellsworth American article, “Odds are tiny for a winter shrimp fishing season.” Members of the Atlantic State Marine Fisheries Commission’s Northern Shrimp Section are scheduled to meet Wednesday to establish dates and landings limits for the 2018 winter shrimp fishing season, according to the article. Most evidence […]

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