The Bridgton News reported on a presentation by Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention employees that focused on tick- and mosquito-borne illnesses and how to prevent them. The lecture was offered through the Cumberland County Cooperative Extension and held at the University of Maine’s Regional Learning Center in Falmouth, according to the article. Approximately […]
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Heather Leslie, director of the University of Maine Darling Marine Center, will talk about “Resilient Coastal Communities & Marine Ecosystems: Translating science into action” at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 23 in Brooke Hall. Leslie’s talk kicks off the summer DMC science seminar series; eight renowned marine scientists will engage the public in topics ranging from […]
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Kat Johnson, education coordinator at the University of Maine Museum of Art in downtown Bangor, was a recent guest on WABI (Channel 5). She spoke about the museum’s weekend art activity associated with “Somewhere,” a solo exhibit by New York artist Jason Bard Yarmosky. The exhibit features a series of paintings, drawings and video that […]
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Ellen Mallory, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension specialist and associate professor of sustainable agriculture, spoke with WVII (Channel 7) for a report about how the extra rain this spring can have an effect on crops, including strawberries and barley. The weather has pushed back planting dates for spring crops, according to UMaine researchers. “If […]
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The Bangor Daily News article, “How to build foolproof campfire for cooking,” features a step-by-step method that is taught by instructors at the University of Maine 4-H Camp & Learning Center at Bryant Pond. It’s used to teach students of all ages how to build a backcountry campfire for cooking meals over open flame, according […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Wolfe’s Neck Farm and the Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship (DGA) program are hosting a pasture walk beginning at 6 p.m. June 21 at Wolfe’s Neck Farm in Freeport. The pasture walk will include a discussion led by dairy grazing apprentices who work at the farm under the auspices of the first […]
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For the second year, 25 young leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa will spend six weeks at the University of Maine’s Public Management Institute sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. During the Institute, June 16–July 30, the fellows will participate in a rigorous agenda of academic, professional, service and recreational activities statewide, including a weekend homestay […]
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WABI (Channel 5) reported members of the public are invited to attend free presentations and tutorials during the annual conference of the U.S. Chapter of the International Emergency Management Society (TIEMS) at the University of Maine. The event, which runs June 12–16, is sponsored by the UMaine Cybersecurity Lab and the University of Maine System. […]
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WLBZ (Channel 2) spoke with University of Maine new media and intermedia professors and students about the upcoming free projection and art show at Fort Knox in Prospect. “FLOW Fort Knox” will be held from 3 to 11 p.m. June 24 at the Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory. It is produced by […]
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The Free Press and the Associated Press reported “The Art of Climate Science,” an exhibit of photography and artwork illustrating the diverse research activities of students, faculty and staff of the University of Maine Climate Change Institute, will be on display June 16–Sept. 29 at UMaine’s Hutchinson Center in Belfast. An opening reception will be held […]
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