The Darling Marine Center will host its second and final annual science seminars from 10:30–11:15 a.m. on July 29 and Aug. 12. On July 29, Damian Brady, professor of oceanography and associate director for research and graduate studies at the School of Marine Sciences, will discuss the development and future of scallop aquaculture in the […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer a dog training clinic 8 a.m.–noon Saturday, Aug. 13 at the UMaine J. Franklin Witter Teaching & Research Center, 160 University Farm Road, Old Town. The Maine 4-H Dog Clinic is open to all youth ages 9–18; owning a dog is not required. Participants will learn how […]
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The Center on Aging and University of Maine Institute of Medicine are hosting a free virtual event, A Geriatrics Thought Leaders Conversation — Clinical Perspectives on the Predictors of Progression from Mild Cognitive Impairment to Dementia, from 4–5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26. Speakers include Ross Andel, professor and director at the School of Aging […]
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A University of Maine researcher will serve as an expert witness at a Congressional hearing Tuesday afternoon examining the role of farmers and ranchers in solving climate change and increasing food production. Rachel E. Schattman will virtually participate in a hearing of the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Environment that begins […]
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With the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to impact students, families and teachers in Maine, the University of Maine System (UMS) and the Maine Department of Education (DOE) are teaming up to offer a training Aug. 8 for educators on the use of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) in schools. PBIS is […]
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The University of Maine Children’s Center is celebrating the retirement of Terri Knowles, who dedicated 42 years of her career to caring for children and their families in the university community. Please send along well-wishes by mail to the Children’s Center at 113 College Ave, Orono, ME 04473, or via email to laurie.petrie@maine.edu. All cards […]
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Shawn Laatsch, director of the Versant Power Astronomy Center, will be featured on Maine Public radio’s show “Maine Calling” from 11 a.m.–noon on July 19 to discuss the first images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope. In response to the popularity of the Versant Power Astronomy Center event featuring the first images from the […]
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The Microbes and Social Equity working group, an international coalition of researchers founded and led by University of Maine assistant professor of animal and veterinary sciences Sue Ishaq, and the UMaine Institute of Medicine are hosting the virtual 2022 Microbes and Social Equity summer symposium July 18–22. The multi-day event will focus on developing research […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer the ServSafe Food Protection Manager course and certification exam 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Aug. 3 at the UMaine Extension office, 75 Clearwater Drive Suite 104, Falmouth. Registration closes July 22. The $140 fee includes all materials. Register and find more details on the program page. Participants will receive the […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H in Hancock County will hold an open house 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. July 30 at 63 Boggy Brook Road, Ellsworth. This family-friendly outdoor event with a variety of hands-on activities for youth on topics ranging from art to science, gardening to animal husbandry — with animals on site — is […]
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