Hazel Goodwin of Shapleigh will be awarded the 2017 University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Salute to Excellence Outstanding Volunteer Achievement Award, the highest 4-H volunteer honor bestowed by UMaine Extension 4-H. The award recognizes Goodwin’s dedication to positive youth development and contributions to Maine youth during her 63 years of volunteer service. Since 1954, […]
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The University of Maine School of Performing Arts’ Spring Dance Showcase will premiere at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4, in the Hauck Auditorium, with subsequent performances Friday and Saturday, May 5–6. The showcase will feature more than 50 student dancers and choreographers presenting original performances across a variety of dance styles, including hip-hop, tap, ballet […]
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Author and executive chef Barton Seaver will be the keynote speaker at the University of Maine’s 30th annual Graduate Student and Faculty Recognition Ceremony on May 12. The ceremony, which begins at 4 p.m. in the Harold Alfond Sports Arena, honors more than 200 UMaine graduate students pursuing master’s and certificate of advanced studies degrees, […]
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Christopher Davis, executive director of the Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center and a resident of the Darling Marine Center, will be a panelist at a May 18 event in Portland that explores how to sustain healthy oceans and responsible growth. The free event at the University of Southern Maine Abromson Center begins with a 6:30 p.m. […]
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Repaving of Long Road from Flagstaff to Beddington roads is scheduled to begin May 4. The road will not be closed, but commuters should expect delays. In addition, portions of Dunn and Corbett parking lots are scheduled for repaving.
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s five-session class on raised-bed and container gardening starts 9–11 a.m. May 10 at the UMaine Extension Somerset County office in Skowhegan. Extension staff and Master Gardener volunteers will lead the hands-on series; remaining sessions will be held June 14, July 19, Aug. 16 and Sept. 13, at the same time […]
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At Maine National History Day at the University of Maine in Orono April 8, 265 students from 28 middle and high schools showcased exhibits, papers, websites, documentaries and performances based on their original research. A list of all the 2017 award winners is online. Awards are given in several categories, and the top state winners […]
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Ever wonder if there’s a journalism course at the University of Maine that incorporates climate science reporting? Who would be an informative speaker to talk about long-term watershed management, or changes in the lobster industry related to climate impacts, or reducing climate-related effects with community infrastructure improvements? Answers to these questions and many more can […]
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The University of Maine’s Office of Research and Sponsored Programs invites staff who support research activities at UMaine to attend the Research Administrators’ Network (RAN) meeting from 2–4 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, in Stodder Hall, Room 57. ORSP post-award staff will offer a training on allowable costs and cost transfers. More information, including a link […]
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About 45 University of Maine students in the Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) Program will present their senior capstone design projects on Maine Day. From 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, students will showcase their final projects in the Machine Tool Lab, Room 106. Scheduled presentations: 9–9:30 a.m. “Human-powered alternative energy.” MET students are collaborating with […]
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