The Bangor Daily News mentioned research presented at the annual Maine Sustainability & Water Conference in the article, “Maine’s wells could be polluted with arsenic, lead.” Scientists who shared their research said they want to encourage residents to test their water for such invisible troublemakers as arsenic and lead, and then take steps to mitigate […]
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David Handley, a vegetables and small fruits specialist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension; and Mark Hutchinson, a UMaine Extension educator and professor, spoke with the Bangor Daily News about an upcoming informational session for producers and growers. Clearing up some of the confusion surrounding the Food Safety Modernization Act is the aim of […]
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The Weekly and WABI (Channel 5) reported on the 23rd annual HOPE Festival that will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 8 at the New Balance Student Recreation Center on the University of Maine campus. “The festival is an opportunity to pursue [the Peace and Justice Center of Eastern Maine’s] goal […]
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The County published an article ahead of the University of Maine Symphonic Band’s free concert in Houlton. The group teamed up with McGill’s Community Band of Houlton for the March show, according to the article.
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With Earth’s population of more than 7,495,217,688 increasing by one person every 15 seconds, there’s an intense demand for nutritious, high-protein food. Aquaculture — the farming of aquatic plants and animals — is helping to meet the need. And it’s the fastest-growing form of food production. In Maine, innovative research is being conducted to better […]
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WVII (Channel 7) reported on Islamic Awareness Week events held at the University of Maine. Throughout the week, games like Islamic Jeopardy and activities such as hijab wrapping and henna tattoos, were offered to teach people about the religion. “We’re just spreading peace, letting people know that this is a peaceful religion. Whatever is happening […]
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WABI (Channel 5) reported on the University of Maine’s Miracle Network Dance Marathon held at the New Balance Recreation Center. The annual 12-hour event raises funds for EMHS Foundation Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, including Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. More than 400 people including 28 dance teams took part in this year’s event, according […]
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WABI (Channel 5), WLBZ (Channel 2) and WVII (Channel 7) reported on the Literacy Volunteers of Bangor’s Literacy Tea fundraiser that was held at John Bapst Memorial High School. The fifth annual event was sponsored by the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development. The idea for the event came from Susan Bennett-Armistead, […]
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WVII (Channel 7) reported on “Can We Really Coexist: A Multifaith Panel Discussion” that was held on campus as part of University of Maine Diversity Week. Panelists spoke about a range of beliefs to inform and spark discussion, according to the report. “What unites us is way, way bigger than what separates us,” said UMaine […]
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WVII (Channel 7) reported the Literacy Volunteers of Bangor’s Literacy Tea fundraiser will be held at John Bapst Memorial High School from 3 to 5 p.m. April 2. The fifth annual event is sponsored by the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development. The idea for the event came from Susan Bennett-Armistead, an […]
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