University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a workshop on hayfield and pasture health in nine locations beginning 6–9 p.m. March 25 at the UMaine Extension office in Dover-Foxcroft. Workshops will continue to be offered around the state until April 15 at the following locations: 9 a.m.–noon March 27, UMaine Extension, 307 Maine Avenue, Bangor; […]
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The University of Maine College of Education and Human Development will host the eighth annual Correll Early Literacy Conference on March 22 at Wells Conference Center. This year’s theme is “Joyful Literacy! Supporting Children’s Interests to Bring Joy Back to Literacy Learning.” Workshops will focus on ways educators can help young children find their voices. […]
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University of Maine student entrepreneurs working out of and with mentors at UMaine’s Foster Center for Student Innovation student incubator have won all three finalist spots in the college competition of “Greenlight Maine,” a business contest television show twice nominated for an Emmy Award. The students will compete live for the grand prize at 4 […]
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The Geddes W. Simpson Lecture Series Selection Committee is calling for nominations for the 18th Geddes W. Simpson Lecture, which will be held fall 2019. The Geddes W. Simpson Lecture invites speakers of prominence who have provided significant insight into the area where science and history intersect. The Geddes W. Simpson Lecture Series Fund was […]
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Skylar Bayer’s “Friends in SCUBA” story that she told for SoundBites will air at 7 p.m. March 24 on Maine Public. Soundbites are “true stories told live by local Mainers and nationally recognized tellers.” Bayer, who earned her Ph.D. at the University of Maine, is a marine biologist, producer for The Story Collider, storyteller and science […]
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The Cultural Affairs/Distinguished Lecture Series Committee is accepting grant applications from the University of Maine community through March 25 for projects starting on or after April 22. Past awards have supported lectures, Culturefest, the International Dance Festival, exhibits, performances and guest artists. Grants support as much as 50 percent of expenses associated with cultural events […]
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Registration is open for the Maine Grass Farmers Network’s (MGFN) annual grazing conference 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. March 23, at Kennebec County Community College’s Alfond Campus on Route 201 in Hinckley. Livestock producers are invited to learn about grass-based production and how grazing systems can be profitable and environmentally sound. Morgan Hartman, managing partner of Black […]
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The city of Bangor and its municipal partners Brewer, Hampden, Old Town, Orono and Veazie have launched a study to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Community Connector public transit system. Community Connector buses carry riders to work, school, shopping and on other trips six days of the week. More than 800,000 trips were […]
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Longtime friends of University of Maine Athletics, Susan G. Randall ’89 and Tony Randall, have established the first endowment for UMaine’s field hockey team, benefitting one of the university’s most successful athletic programs for years to come. “Sue and Tony have been great supporters of UMaine Athletics for many years,” University of Maine Director of […]
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Learn how to extend Maine’s short growing season at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension home and small-scale greenhouse workshop 10 a.m.–noon March 21 at the UMaine Extension Piscataquis County office in Dover-Foxcroft. UMaine Extension ornamental horticulture specialist Matthew Wallhead will lead the workshop. Topics will include technical greenhouse specifications and key control factors, including […]
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