Lord Hall Gallery at the University of Maine will feature a new multimedia exhibition by artist and researcher Nina Elder titled “HOLD” from Aug. 21–Oct. 13. In this exhibition, Elder explores the various implications of holding. Hold means many things: to support, to embrace, to detain, to stop and to remain secure. A hold can […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host an open house from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26 at the Aroostook County Extension Office, 57 Houlton Road, Presque Isle, rain or shine. The event is free to the public and will showcase some of the many programs and services UMaine Extension offers. Extension staff will […]
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Mainers looking to learn more about gardening and volunteering in their community can do so by becoming a certified Master Gardener Volunteer. University of Maine Cooperative Extension is now accepting applications for the Master Gardener Volunteers training program that begins in October. The 2023–24 Master Gardener Volunteer training includes online self-paced learning modules coupled with […]
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Jessica Leahy, professor of human dimensions of natural resources at the University of Maine, was featured on the Maine Science Podcast’s latest episode. Leahy discussed her research about environmental attitudes and behaviors toward forests, forestry and other natural resource management topics using a social psychology and communication approach. She said that her work focuses on […]
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The University of Maine Zillman Art Museum in downtown Bangor will host a free public presentation with featured artist Meryl Meisler from 5:30–7 p.m. Aug. 10. Meisler will discuss her acclaimed photography career and some of the fascinating subjects she has photographed through the years. Her works are currently showcased in two popular exhibitions titled […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering an eight-hour ServSafe Food Protection Manager course on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The course, held at the Cumberland County Extension office, 75 Clearwater Drive in Falmouth, will help prepare students for the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification exam. The exam will immediately follow the […]
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Longtime Bangor-area public relations leader Eric Gordon has been named the new director of communications for the University of Maine, effective Aug. 9. In his new role, Gordon, the current executive director of communications for Husson University, will serve as the public information officer for UMaine and lead the news development, public affairs and media […]
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The University of Maine Center on Aging has launched the Age-Friendly University Resources (AFU Resources) hub, a centralized repository for educational materials, services, events, volunteer opportunities and other activities for older people offered by UMaine, the University of Maine at Machias and University of Maine Cooperative Extension. The various resources are sorted into categories, which […]
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University of Maine President and University of Maine System Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation Joan Ferrini-Mundy made remarks at a listening session of the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture in Freeport hosted by committee chairman Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-Pa.) and Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) on July 31. The listening session was held to […]
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The University of Maine Zillman Art Museum will host a free public presentation with featured artist Lesia Sochor 5:30–7 p.m. on Aug. 3 at 40 Harlow St., Bangor. Sochor will discuss her paintings inspired by textiles, clothing and the meanings we assign to them. Sochor’s works are showcased in her popular solo exhibition titled “Body […]
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