Spire: The Maine Journal of Conservation and Sustainability will release its sixth issue online this Earth Day, April 22. Spire is a student-run, interdisciplinary online journal based at the University of Maine. The publication seeks to unite communities across the Northeast by promoting impactful dialogue to effect profound environmental change. The sixth issue features photography from UMaine […]
Read more
The Franco-American Centre at the University of Maine will host a hybrid in-person and virtual 2022 Rassemblement of Franco-American artists, writers and other cultural workers with events from April 22–24. Participants are invited to choose from the following virtual, in-person and hybrid events that are free and open to the public. Registration online is required […]
Read more
The University of Maine Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Service Sorority will partner with the Bangor Humane Society for a Mutts and Music event and fundraiser from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. April 23. Mutts and Music will feature live music by local musicians, concessions, a silent auction, and a pet parade and costume contest. Animals […]
Read more
The University of Maine College of Education and Human Development recently announced the recipients of its annual faculty and staff awards. This year’s honorees are: Teaching Excellence Award (full-time faculty): Ian Cameron, lecturer of human development and family studies Teaching Excellence Award (part-time faculty): Arianna Anagnostis, instructor and clinical preceptor in athletic training Faculty Service […]
Read more
The University of Maine will celebrate Earth Week 2022 from April 18–22 with a slate of events. Every day of Earth Week, UMaine’s Green Campus Initiative (GCI) will host a scavenger hunt for prizes hidden on campus, with clues posted on GCI’s Instagram, @umainegci, each morning. GCI also will host its annual Earth Week nature […]
Read more
The Natural Resources Council of Maine awarded University of Maine Ph.D. student Greg LeClair with a 2022 Brookie Award for his environmental leadership. The Brookie Awards honors Maine’s young environmental changemakers for their leadership, creativity and positive impact for Maine’s environment. LeClair is the founder and lead organizer of Maine Big Night (MBN), a citizen […]
Read more
Alexis Stanley, undergraduate laboratory assistant at the University of Maine from Plattsmouth, Nebraska, was awarded the President’s Award at the 60th annual Northeast Algal Society (NEAS) meeting in Burlington, Vermont. NEAS is a regional phycological society dedicated to furthering algal research and education in the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. The President’s Award is […]
Read more
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Maine will require a broader adoption of electric vehicles, according to University of Maine economist Jonathan Rubin. State officials, particularly those from the Department of Transportation, have a role to play in fueling the transition away from gas-powered cars and trucks. To guide them, Rubin, professor of economics and director […]
Read more
Canada’s Ballet Jörgen’s Anne of Green Gables — The Ballet® will be performed at 7 p.m. April 16 at the Collins Center for the Arts. The show features the touring professional dancers, as well as a small group of young local dancers who were recommended by their teachers and accepted into the Anne of Green […]
Read more
University of Maine Cooperative Extension has a new resource for home gardeners who want to establish or maintain wild blueberries on their property. “Growing Wild Blueberries in the Home Garden” includes considerations for soil type, how to transplant blueberry sod, mulching and water needs, encouraging pollinators, mowing and weed management. Additional topics include general best […]
Read more