Timothy Simons, a 2001 graduate of the University of Maine, is hoping to hear his name called Sunday, Jan. 4, when the Critics Choice Awards are handed out. Simons earned a nomination for best supporting actor in a comedy series for his role as Sasha in the Netflix show “Nobody Wants This.” The 31st annual […]
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Tiny organisms called algae can have an outsized impact on working waterfronts. While many benefit their ecosystems, others can cause devastating economic and ecological effects. University of Maine Ph.D. candidate Sydney Greenlee, alongside researchers Robin Sleith and Peter Countway from the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, have developed a faster, more accurate way to detect […]
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As an emergency medical technician in Machiasport, Hannah Maker has witnessed how chronic stress and isolation affect the well being of older adults in Washington County, where population health falls below the state average. That’s why she joined an initiative from the University of Maine to connect seniors in the area, including Passmaquoddy Tribal elders, […]
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Amid a dynamic funding landscape, the University of Maine concluded its 2025 fiscal year on June 30 with record productivity for the sixth consecutive year, powering expanded opportunities for students, researchers and partners statewide. Total research and development expenditures reached $297.6 million, up 19% from last year. External research and development funding received reached $243.6 […]
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At the University of Maine, first-year students don’t just learn the concepts of running a business; they make a plan for one. As part of the “Intro to Business” course, teams of students spend the semester developing plans for side hustles, ranging from cleaning services to custom t-shirt and fitness coaching services. In an auditorium […]
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When a loved one develops dementia, family and friends often find themselves taking on a role they were never trained or prepared for. Caregivers navigate the healthcare system, manage expenses and medications and coordinate with family members, all while keeping vigilant of safety concerns and behavioral changes. In 2024, caregivers across the United States devoted […]
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On any given day, “chemistry magic” is happening inside the University of Maine’s Spruce Budworm Processing Lab. That’s how scientific research assistant Tucker Wile described the work he does. Wile started there as an undergraduate and said the experience began to legitimize his confidence as a scientist. Now he is one of three full-time staff […]
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When first-year teacher Finn Wardwell logs off his weekly mentoring call, the classroom feels a little less overwhelming and a lot more hopeful. He’s one of hundreds of rural educators across Maine getting targeted support at critical moments in their careers through Rural Thrive: The Rural Educator Resilience Project. To expand that support for new […]
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At the University of Maine at Machias, students in Alan Kryszak’s film class are not just learning how to operate cameras or edit scenes. They’re tackling nearly every aspect of production for documentaries that reach national audiences and tell stories about real people. Each semester, roughly 10 students form a crew that helps Kryszak with […]
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Farming kelp to sell as food, beauty products, fertilizer additives and other goods is a growing industry in Maine, but also a costly one. One key barrier for new farmers is a lack of cost-analysis tools to help reduce expenditures and develop sustainable business plans. Researchers from Kelson Marine in Portland, Maine and the University […]
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