Have a photo spread that highlights plastic waste and the ocean environment? An article about forming a writing community to engage with environmental topics? Or a five-year data analysis about energy savings from installing a home heat pump? “Spire: The Maine Journal of Conservation and Sustainability” would like to hear from you. Spire’s editorial team […]
Read more
The University of Maine has launched its podcast “The Maine Question.” Host Ron Lisnet talks with UMaine pioneers, including those who explore backyard gardens, the depths of the oceans, Earth’s highest peaks, or beyond. They’ll share why they’re passionate about their research and what it means for Maine and the world. In the inaugural episode, […]
Read more
The University of Maine Standardbred Drill Team invites members of the UMaine community to the annual Trick or Trot 6–8 p.m. Oct. 25 at Witter Farm in Old Town. The free event will include family-friendly activities, candy and an opportunity to meet and have photos taken with the farm’s horses, cows, sheep and pigs. Students […]
Read more
The University of Maine’s floating offshore wind technology demonstration project is one of two initiatives that have been awarded U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding. The two projects will share up to a total of $10 million to conduct additional innovation development to reduce offshore wind energy impact and cost. The funding announcement was made […]
Read more
“Defense and Diplomacy in an Uncertain World” will be the focus of the 2019 Cohen Lecture Nov. 5 at the University of Maine. Former Secretary of Defense William Cohen will be joined in the discussion by former Secretary of State John Kerry. Moderating the discussion will be Felicia Knight, president of The Knight Canney Group. […]
Read more
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer half-day workshops for food entrepreneurs in multiple locations this fall. “Recipe to Market” topics include food entrepreneurship in the specialty food industry, business basics, an overview of the product development process, licensing and regulations, and food safety. The following sessions will be held 9 a.m.–noon: Oct. 23 at […]
Read more
Due to forecasts of rain and gusty winds, the University of Maine Highmoor Farm Fall Harvest Sale has been postponed from Oct. 17 to Oct. 21 on campus. Several varieties of apples and pumpkins grown at the farm in Monmouth will be for sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, adjacent to […]
Read more
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will present a hands-on workshop about raising, processing and preparing poultry 8–11 a.m. Oct. 17 at UMaine’s Pilot Plant and Commercial Kitchen in Hitchner Hall. “Poultry 101” explores how to prepare a whole chicken in a variety of market cuts, basic cooking theory for poultry and stock, and how to […]
Read more
Nearly 100 Bangor and Orono high school students studying French and Spanish are expected to participate in World Languages Day 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at the University of Maine. The annual event, hosted by UMaine’s Department of Modern Languages and Classics, will be an immersion day in French and Spanish with activities including a […]
Read more
The Collins Center for the Arts offers a variety of performances throughout the 2019–20 season. October events include a tribute to The Beatles, a magic show by illusionist Lyn Dillies, a concert by singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash, and more. Bruce Barth and Anat Cohen will be in concert in Minsky Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. Oct. […]
Read more