Maine Bound Adventure Center at the University of Maine is teaming up with and the Orono Parks and Recreation Department and Outdoor Sport Institute to offer a cross-country ski rental program for area youth this winter. Children in grades K–8 can rent cross-country skis from December through April at an affordable price. The opportunity provides […]
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Jason Brown of Penobscot Nation infuses his contemporary handcrafted jewelry with positive ancestral energy. Brown, who formed Decontie & Brown with wife and partner Donna Decontie-Brown, says it’s gratifying to see people wear their innovative Wabanaki-inspired jewelry and clothing — including leggings, dresses, hoodies and haute couture gowns. “Unfortunately, some people think of us (Native […]
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The University of Maine’s New Balance Student Recreation Center has been designated as an American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim facility, making it one of only four organizations in Maine to offer this official skills-based curriculum. The UMaine Aquatics program joins two other official Learn-to-Swim facilities in Farmington and one in Portland in offering the curriculum approved […]
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The 23rd annual Maine Indian Basketmakers Holiday Market will be held Saturday, Dec. 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Collins Center for the Arts at the University of Maine. Award-winning members of the Maine Indian Basketmakers Alliance — which focuses on preserving the ancient art of brown ash and sweetgrass basketry and […]
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The Collins Center for the Arts at the University of Maine is offering a variety of performances throughout the 2017–18 season. The December lineup kicks off with “A Celtic Family Christmas” performed by fiddlers Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy of Canada at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5. Tony Award-winning Broadway musical “Kinky Boots” will be […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension is a recipient of one of 24 cooperative agreements recently awarded under USDA’s Risk Management Agency’s (RMA) Crop Insurance Education in Targeted States Program totaling approximately $5 million. The agency provides funding for organizations in the form of cooperative agreements to provide education and training nationwide. Under this agreement, UMaine […]
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For farmers who want to learn more about using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets in their businesses, University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a Farm Excel Training 4:30–6:30 p.m. Nov. 29 and Dec. 6 at the Penobscot County office in Bangor. The workshop, for farmers with some experience using the program, will introduce key components of […]
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The University of Maine’s Native American Programs and the Office of Multicultural Student Life will celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a flag raising ceremony Nov. 15. The ceremony will begin at noon on the Mall in front of Fogler Library. A reception and discussion hosted by Darren Ranco, associate professor of anthropology and director […]
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Margaret Chase Smith Distinguished Maine Policy Fellow Rep. Kenneth Fredette will visit the University of Maine on Nov. 16. Fredette will be honored with a reception from 4–5:30 p.m. at the University Club in Fogler Library. All are welcome to attend the event, no RSVP is required. Fredette is serving his third term as the […]
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Got twine? How about clothespins? Glue sticks? Coffee filters? Cotton balls? University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H and Maine EPSCoR at the University of Maine do. They’ve also got dried seaweed, globes, kickballs and fish puzzles. They’ve packed these and other items in toolkits — called Exploring Marine Science and Aquaculture (Grades K–2) — that […]
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