The University of Maine Hutchinson Center will host “Celebrating Sprouts,” a unique display of the natural world as viewed through the eyes of children, June 30–July 21. More than 24 framed artworks highlight the creativity of preschoolers ages 2 to 5. The pieces were completed during the recent school year at Broadreach Family & Community […]
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The University of Maine Surveying Engineering Technology Program has received the 2017 Surveying Education Award from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES), the organization’s top honor that comes with a $25,000 grand prize. The Surveying Education Award recognizes surveying/geomatics programs that best reflect NCEES’ mission to advance licensure for surveyors in […]
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Farmers throughout Maine should be on the lookout for a potential outbreak of armyworms (Pseudaletia unipuncta). The devastating pest normally feeds at night and much damage can occur before they mature. The preferred foods are grasses including corn, grains and perennial forage grasses. Armyworms will feed on other plants if grasses are unavailable. Once the […]
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Sea farmers of the Damariscotta River invite people to sample and shuck fresh oysters and learn about the marine environment on Saturday, June 24. The Damariscotta River Oyster Celebration will take place from noon to 3 p.m. at Darrows Barn in Damariscotta. Proceeds will benefit student researchers at the University of Maine Darling Marine Center […]
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Heather Leslie, director of the University of Maine Darling Marine Center, will talk about “Resilient Coastal Communities & Marine Ecosystems: Translating science into action” at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 23 in Brooke Hall. Leslie’s talk kicks off the summer DMC science seminar series; eight renowned marine scientists will engage the public in topics ranging from […]
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“Whatever Works: Exploring Opiate Addiction,” an hourlong documentary produced in a University of Maine at Machias video class led by Alan Kryszak will air on Maine Public at 10 p.m. June 15 and 11 a.m. June 17. UMM students involved in the project include Marc Brine, Natalie Cline, Jose Gurrola, Brennon Chipman, Carolin Moreta, Maximiliaan […]
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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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