The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine will host a talk, “Marshes for Maine’s Future – Turning the tide on marsh loss in Maine” on Monday, January 29 at 3 pm. Salt marshes in Maine are not as iconic as the rugged rocky coast, but their value as […]
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The Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center at the University of Maine has launched season 5 of its podcast, “Maine Policy Matters.” The podcast was created to make public policy information more accessible to policymakers; government, business and nonprofit leaders; and the general public. It features interviews with experts on timely topics relevant to Maine. Season […]
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Registration is now open for three online professional development programs from the University of Maine Division of Lifelong Learning to benefit professionals from various industries. All programs will be offered synchronously via Zoom in March. Grant Writing Essentials with Elizabeth Haffey will educate attendees on the step-by-step grant writing process from inception to completion. The […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer an in-person maple syrup production workshop for beginners and enthusiasts interested in making it in their own backyard from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Feb. 3. Participants in the hands-on “Backyard Maple Sugaring” program will first meet from 9–11:30 a.m. at Standish Town Hall, 175 Northeast Road, Standish; and then […]
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Wells Central will be closed for the spring academic semester as it undergoes a renovation and transformation. The dining hall will be adapted into a retail hub offering retail services and a pub. The venue will feature a 24/7 autonomous store, pizza and other warm pub fare, beverages and fresh, prepackaged food. The exterior of […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a presentation and roundtable discussion focused on the growing and marketing practices for specialty potato varieties from 4-6 p.m. on Jan. 22 at the UMaine Extension office, 922 Waterville Road, Waldo. The event will feature a presentation by Brett Johnson, UMaine Extension sustainable agriculture and farm business management […]
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University of Maine student-athletes posted impressive marks in fall 2023 as 10 of the 17 varsity programs either broke or tied their records for highest cumulative team grade point averages (GPAs) in any fall semester. The teams for women’s basketball, women’s cross country, women’s ice hockey, softball, women’s swimming & diving, women’s indoor track & […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a Growing Microgreens 101 workshop from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. on Jan. 24 at the UMaine Regional Learning Center, 75 Clearwater Drive, Suite 104, Falmouth. Microgreens are herb, flower or vegetable greens grown densely in trays and harvested just after the first true leaves. In the workshop, participants will […]
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The University of Maine Center for Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) has awarded seed funding to support pilot projects from three early career faculty during the 2023-24 academic year and through April 1, 2025. The seed funding from UMaine COBRE’s pilot project program will help awardees secure instruments and other supplies for their projects, all of […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers from 6-7 p.m. on Jan. 16 and 23. “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” will provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program through four short e-Learning modules. Attendees will also participate […]
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