The Sun Journal published an article on James Barker, a University of Maine senior studying business finance, and his pellet business. Barker of Turner is director of operations and sales for his family’s business, Barker Enterprises Inc.’s Wood Pellet Warehouse on Route 17 in North Jay, according to the article. The business also has a […]
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The University of Maine, in partnership with the Maine Technology Institute, is building a startup seed accelerator for Maine entrepreneurs. The pilot program, called Scratchpad Accelerator, starts Aug. 31 in Bangor. Scratchpad Accelerator will work with up to four high-potential, high-growth entrepreneurial teams to validate their customer base, value proposition and business model. The selected […]
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A statewide effort supporting learning and skill-building to ensure growth, empowerment and success for all Maine residents officially launched at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute during Maine Startup & Create Week. The Maine State of Learning (MSOL) is a project fueled by public and private partnerships across the state to provide more learning opportunities […]
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The Sun Journal reported on the announcement of the annual Franklin County 4-H Award by the Franklin County Extension Association. Janna Winslow of New Sharon, who has been a member of the Happy H’s 4-H Club for 14 years, was named this year’s recipient. The award is given to a 4-H member who has demonstrated […]
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The University of Maine recognized 2,163 students for achieving Dean’s List honors in the spring 2015 semester. Of the students who made the Dean’s List, 1,710 are from Maine, 377 are from 31 other states and 76 are from 22 countries other than the U.S. Listed below are students who received Dean’s List honors for […]
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Androscroggin County Aroostook County Cumberland County Franklin County Hancock County Kennebec County Knox County Lincoln County Oxford County Penobscot County Piscataquis County Sagadahoc County Somerset County Waldo County Washington County York County Androscroggin County Auburn: Abby Bellefleur, Lauren Bennett, Ashley Brackett, Taylor Brackett, Ryan Chamberland, Phoebe Chamberlin, Hannah Delong, Joshua Delong, Marie Dufresne-Dixon, Hailey […]
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The University of Maine’s College of Education and Human Development is ranked 73rd in the nation for all Education Schools in 2015 by U.S. News and World Report. With more than 40 graduate degree programs and seven graduate certificate programs, the College of Education and Human Development offers professional development, and advanced education and training […]
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The Sun Journal published a Q&A profile of Gwendolyn Beacham, the University of Maine’s 2015 valedictorian. Beacham, a Farmington native, is a biochemistry major and Honors student and was named the Outstanding Graduating Student in the College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture. This fall, she will enter the Ph.D. track at Cornell University in […]
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The Maine Edge published a University of Maine news release announcing the 2015 valedictorian and salutatorian. Gwendolyn Beacham of Farmington, Maine, is this year’s valedictorian, and Katelyn Massey of Waterville, Maine, is the salutatorian. Beacham, a biochemistry major and Honors student, also was named the Outstanding Graduating Student in the College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, […]
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UMaine ranked in the top 50 environmentally responsible colleges by Princeton Review.
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