In the wake of Maine’s recent storm and as winter approaches, emergency preparedness is a timely topic. University of Maine Cooperative Extension publishes information on how to stay safe during power outages. Visit the UMaine Cooperative Extension Publications Catalog for bulletins including: Safety of Frozen Food During a Power Outage (online version also available) Safety […]
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The National Weather Service will offer a free training session on how to spot the signs of winter storms at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7 in Stodder Hall, Room 57. Trained weather spotters help the NWS collect data to accurately report local storm information. Participants will learn how to measure and report winter weather phenomena […]
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A group of 23 students from University of Maine new media professor Joline Blais’ digital narrative course has been working on a prototype for a virtual wild blueberry museum. The virtual museum would extend the work begun by the existing Wild Blueberry Land in Columbia Falls, created by Marie and Dell Emerson. Dell had previously […]
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The University of Maine will recognize veterans with a week of events to coincide with Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The activities are coordinated by the UMaine Office of Veterans Education and Transition Services (VETS) and UMaine Veterans Association. UMaine Veterans Week activities will begin at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 6 with the annual American and […]
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The University of Maine will celebrate and promote international education and global cultural exchange through a variety of events in November. Events will begin Saturday, Nov. 4 with the 30th annual Culturefest at the New Balance Student Recreation Center, and will end Friday, Nov. 17 with the Solidarity Harvest volunteer opportunity. Other activities will include […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer “Cooking for Crowds — Food Safety Training for Volunteer Cooks” from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 7, at UMaine Extension in Oxford County, 9 Olson Road, South Paris. The workshop offers up-to-date information on how to handle, transport, store and prepare foods safely for large group functions, including […]
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A new course to help students launch their business or nonprofit in one semester will be offered this spring by the University of Maine Foster Center for Student Innovation. INV 471 StartUp Lab, led by Veena Dinesh, director of business incubation at the Foster Center, will create a cohort of UMaine student entrepreneurs passionate to […]
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Richard Ryckman, a professor emeritus of psychology at the University of Maine, passed away Oct. 26. Ryckman joined the UMaine Department of Psychology in 1967 and earned his doctorate in 1968, according to his obituary. He taught and did research and textbook writing at UMaine until his retirement in 1999. Departmental members awarded him Professor […]
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Understanding licensing for the commercial kitchen and regulatory requirements for food-based businesses is the focus of a workshop 9:30 a.m.–noon Nov. 3 at University of Maine Cooperative Extension, 75 Clearwater Dr. in Falmouth. Designed for business owners in the food industry, the workshop will examine the licensing process for commercial kitchens and required regulations for […]
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With fall comes the arrival of local cranberries that can be added to many seasonal fare — from breads, relishes, salsas and chutneys, to soups, grain-based entrees and desserts. As cranberries become available, it’s also a good idea to buy extra and freeze for use later on. University of Maine Cooperative Extension publishes information to […]
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