Blueberries Can Benefit Digestive Health, Says UMaine Researcher
Blueberries can benefit digestive health, says UMaine researcher.
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UMaine-led Consortium Preparing to Bid for Wind Project Agreement, Media Report
Elizabeth Viselli, global communications manager for the Advanced Structures and Composites Center at the University of Maine, told Renewable Energy News the UMaine-led consortium is preparing to bid for a power purchase agreement for an offshore wind project after lawmakers amended and passed a bill in the state legislature. The Lewiston Sun Journal and Maine […]
Read moreTurbine Update Meeting Planned, Castine Patriot Reports
The Castine Patriot reported community members are welcome to attend a meeting with updated information on the VolturnUS 1:8 offshore wind turbine July 2. Members of the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center research and development team will provide the update along with Maine Maritime Academy research and deployment team members. The Castine […]
Read moreEnergy Bill Passes After Deal Made on UMaine Project, Media Report
The Lewiston Sun Journal and Portland Press Herald were among news organizations to report on the passing of a sweeping energy bill. The Maine Senate overrode Gov. Paul LePage’s veto after agreeing to give the University of Maine a second chance to bid on an offshore wind project.
Read moreJournal Article Finds Maine 4-H Afterschool Programs Successful
An article in the Journal of Extension titled “Maine 4-H Afterschool Academy — A Professional Development Opportunity for Out-of-School-Time Providers” stated participants of the Maine 4-H Afterschool Academy successfully learned concepts related to 4-H and 4-H science through a combination of in-person and Web-based education opportunities. The study found 86 percent of the 369 participants […]
Read moreSeven ORSP Staff Members Now CRAs
Seven members of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs — Amanda Ashe, Deb Carver, Wendy Eckert, Mike Hastings, Dawn Hoelz, Andrew Ines and Megan Tardif — are now Certified Research Administrators (CRAs). The national credentialing is administered by the Research Administrators Certification Council. In preparation for the rigorous CRA exam, the staff members formed […]
Read morePress Herald Article Focuses on State’s Energy Questions, Cites UMaine Project
The Portland Press Herald article “Maine Senate must decide crucial energy questions” focuses on the conflicting interests of users, Gov. Paul LePage and companies in the debate of a sweeping energy bill. The bill was vetoed by LePage because it supported the Norwegian company Statoil instead of the University of Maine-led offshore wind energy project. […]
Read moreOffshore Wind Project Featured in Mainebiz Article
Mainebiz published an article titled “Offshore wind plans vie for money, support” about the University of Maine-led offshore wind project and what it could mean for the future of energy in the state.
Read moreUMaine Study Cited in Press Herald Article on Threat to Sandhill Cranes
A 1998 University of Maine study was cited in an article in the Portland Press Herald about the environment and wildlife, especially sandhill cranes, being negatively affected by speeding boats. Maggie Shannon, president of the Maine Congress of Lake Associations, cited the study that found a 1-meter decrease in water clarity is equal to a loss […]
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Research Documents that Peasants were Devoted to Their Hard-Working Companions
Research documents that peasants were devoted to their hard-working companions.
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