WVII (Channel 7) spoke with Brandon Lieberthal, a University of Maine research associate in the School of Biology and Ecology, about the development of a mathematical model that can be used to identify potential superspreader locations and to predict the efficacy of mitigation strategies.
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In a story about out-of-state students applying to Maine colleges and universities, Maine Public shared University of Maine System data about enrollment at six of the seven campuses in the system, including the University of Maine, from 2019–2021.
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The Penobscot Times shared a University of Maine news release announcing that the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at UMaine received the inaugural Black Bear Award for Extraordinary Impact. Since February 2020, the EOC has provided and coordinated the COVID-19 response for UMaine and the University of Maine at Machias.
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The Bangor Daily News highlighted University of Maine virologist Melissa Maginnis’ appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” The program, which dealt with COVID-19 vaccine information, can be viewed online.
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Philip Trostel, a professor of economics and public policy at the University of Maine, spoke with WABI (Channel 5) about the future of movie theaters in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Trostel says he believes movie theaters will bounce back. “A lot of macroeconomists have speculated that there’s a fair amount of pent-up demand,” […]
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The Associated Press, Mainebiz, Q106.5 FM, CleanLink, WVII (Channel 7) and WMTW (Channel 8 in Portland) reported that William DeSisto, a University of Maine professor of chemical and biomedical engineering, has received more than $370,000 from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to continue development of an environmentally friendly disinfectant that kills SARS-CoV-2. The Bangor Daily News, the Portland Press Herald, WGME (Channel 13 […]
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University of Maine virologist Melissa Maginnis was featured in a “Jimmy Kimmel Live” segment about vaccine misinformation.
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The Penobscot Bay Pilot, the Bangor Daily News and Medical XPress shared a news release about University of Maine immunology expert Mumtaz Yaseen Balkhi’s review article and model detailing innate and adaptive immune responses to SARS-COV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
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The Portland Press Herald reported that the University of Maine System will receive more than $53 million in federal pandemic relief funds, including $27 million for student aid and $22 million for UMaine. WABI (Channel 5), WAGM (Channel 8 in Presque Isle), Maine Public, Centralmaine.com and the Penobscot Bay Pilot also reported on the funds designated for UMaine. The […]
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Pamela Hargest, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension horticulture specialist, and Lynne Holland, an Extension community education specialist, talked with Centralmaine.com about the return of plant sales and the increasing number of online shoppers. The story also referenced a bulletin developed by UMaine Extension staff that outlines best practices for plant sale donors and buyers.
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