University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Wolfe’s Neck Farm and the Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship (DGA) program are hosting a pasture walk beginning at 6 p.m. June 21 at Wolfe’s Neck Farm in Freeport. The pasture walk will include a discussion led by dairy grazing apprentices who work at the farm under the auspices of the first […]
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The University of Maine Hutchinson Center and the Midcoast Leadership Academy recognized its seventh group of graduates in a June 2 ceremony. The nine-month community immersion program, modeled after successful nationwide leadership programs, is designed for existing and emerging adult community leaders. The program studies issues, challenges and opportunities affecting the midcoast region; building a […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension has released the fifth installment of “Growing Maine,” a series of short documentaries highlighting Maine food producers and farm families. This latest video in the series tells the story of Cedar Run Farm in Bradford, a natural grass-fed beef and pork operation. Leanne and Billy Waters started the farm when […]
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Free, public science seminars and tours of the waterfront laboratories will begin Friday, June 23 at the University of Maine Darling Marine Center in Walpole. At 10:30 a.m. Fridays through Aug. 11, a renowned marine science researcher will share their expertise on topics ranging from the Gulf of Maine studies to deep-sea exploration. The hour-long […]
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The annual conference of the U.S. Chapter of the International Emergency Management Society (TIEMS) will be held June 12–16 at the University of Maine. The theme of this year’s meeting is emergency management, homeland security and computing. Throughout the five-day event, sponsored by the UMaine Cybersecurity Lab and the University of Maine System, U.S. and […]
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“The Art of Climate Science,” a new exhibit of photography and artwork illustrating the diverse research activities of students, faculty and staff of the University of Maine Climate Change Institute, will be on display June 16–Sept. 29 at UMaine’s Hutchinson Center in Belfast. An opening reception featuring many of the participating researcher-artists will be held […]
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Physicians and other medical providers at Eastern Maine Medical Center recently awarded scholarships to three University of Maine students this who aspire to enter health professions in Maine after graduation. “It is a privilege for the medical staff at Eastern Maine Medical Center to award scholarships to deserving students at the University of Maine,” says […]
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A University of Maine assistant professor of marine policy in the School of Marine Sciences and three UMaine graduate students are taking part in The Ocean Conference this week at the United Nations in New York. Participants are slated to discuss solutions to a range of threats to marine ecosystems, including reducing plastic pollution, expanding […]
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A vigil for 13-year-old Anie Graham will be held at 4:30 p.m. June 9 on the steps of Fogler Library. The vigil, coordinated by the Maine Business School, will include remarks by Rebecca Schwartz-Mette, an assistant professor of psychology. Anie was the daughter of Matt and Rosie Graham. Matt is a Maine Business School faculty […]
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The University of Maine will host the third annual conference of the U.S. chapter of The International Emergency Management Society (TIEMS) June 12–16. This year, presentations and interactive sessions offered by U.S. and international experts will focus on “Emergency Management, Homeland Security, and Computing.” The five-day event also will provide networking opportunities for attendees and […]
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