University of Maine Dining will launch a new monthly series, Chef’s Table, on Sept. 28. The event in the Bear’s Den in the Memorial Union will feature one of UMaine’s executive chefs hosting a themed tasting showcasing locally sourced ingredients. The series launches at 2 p.m. with UMaine Dining executive sous chef Todd Chasteen creating beet bruschetta with UMaine […]
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The Lord Hall Gallery at the University of Maine presents a solo exhibition of the work of artist Christina Thwaites, titled “Surrender,” now through Nov. 5. Thwaites’ work depicts her direct relationship to her surroundings, and the people and landscapes in which she finds herself. This exhibit includes interactive paintings that invite visitors to participate in the narrative. […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension has updated its hay and straw directory, which allows sellers to list and buyers to locate feed supplies for livestock, with some resources available for the 2021 harvest. Growers should visit the site to update or add their available products. Information about forage quality testing and feed budgeting is also […]
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The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine was selected as a finalist for one of seven Falling Walls Science Breakthroughs of the Year awards. Germany’s Falling Walls Foundation selected the Mitchell Center as one of 10 finalists in Science Innovation and Management for its global leadership in “Breaking […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Land for Good will offer a webinar about the sugarbush lease process 7–8:30 p.m. Sept. 28. “Developing Sugarbush Leases“ will include resources and best practices for assessing land value and land leases, and discussions of case studies relevant to maple producers considering a lease agreement. Jason Lilley, UMaine Extension […]
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The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine will host a talk about strategies for dam decision-making that maximize environmental, social and economic benefits from 3–4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27. Dams in the U.S. and around the world provide several benefits, including hydropower, water supply and recreation, but can […]
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University of Maine Provost John Volin will be among higher education leaders nationwide taking part in the first annual conference of the Coalition for Life-Transformative Education (CLTE), Sept. 22–23. In addition to the keynotes, the virtual conference from noon–5 p.m. each day will include reports from faculty and staff from CLTE member universities involved in […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer an online class on dehydrating and freezing for food preservation 6–7:30 p.m. Sept. 23. Learn to safely preserve foods by blanching and freezing, or using a food dehydrator. Freezing instructions and a dehydration food guide will be emailed to participants following the webinar. Registration and a $5 fee […]
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It’s time to enjoy those wonderful Maine apples, and dehydrating is a great way to preserve the harvest. In a University of Maine Cooperative Extension Lunch and Learn Preserve Apples workshop at 1:30 p.m., Sept. 23 at the Piscataquis County office, 165 East Main St., Dover-Foxcroft, Extension personnel will review the recommended safe practices to […]
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The University of Maine has appointed a new communications leader to serve as the assistant director of marketing and communications for its regional campus, the University of Maine at Machias. Kristel Mead will be a primary contact for regional media and stakeholders, and will serve as the liaison among the functional leads of UMaine’s Division […]
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