The University of Maine recognized 2,330 students for achieving Dean’s List honors in the spring 2019 semester. Of the students who made the Dean’s List, 1,649 are from Maine, 623 are from 35 other states and 58 are from 30 countries other than the U.S. Listed below are students who received Dean’s List honors for […]
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During the first six months of 2019, University of Maine faculty and students have contributed to knowledge and solutions — locally and worldwide. Here’s a review of some highlights, including dog biscuits made of green crabs and a comprehensive scientific expedition on Mount Everest. January Food science majors to engage in active learning to prepare […]
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The University of Maine System Board of Trustees unanimously voted to appoint former Connecticut governor Dannel P. Malloy the next Chancellor of the University of Maine System. The appointment concludes more than a year of succession planning that included the development of a multi-year Declaration of Strategic Priorities and a national search for a leader. […]
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The Maine Solar Sprint race is celebrating its 25th year on June 8 at the University of Maine. The event, which runs 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m., is free and open to the public. Solar Sprint, a UMaine Cooperative Extension 4-H program, challenges students statewide to create solar-powered model cars as an interactive way to learn principles […]
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The Piscataquis Observer reported University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Piscataquis County Extension Association will distribute 400 locally grown tomato seedlings June 1 at the Black Fly Festival in Milo, and Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays beginning 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. June 3 at the UMaine Extension office in Dover-Foxcroft until they’re gone. This is the […]
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The Piscataquis Observer reported Sean Birkel, Maine State Climatologist and a research assistant professor at the University of Maine Climate Change Institute, will speak as part of the presentation “Watersheds 2.0” from 6–8 p.m. May 31 at the Masonic Lodge in Greenville. Birkel and others will discuss the history of watershed formation, how water moves […]
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Ocean acidification and warming may be an unhealthy combination for lobsters, say University of Maine scientists. The heart rates of lobsters (Homarus americanus) who lived 60 days in water with predicted end-century ocean pH levels became erratic significantly sooner during an abrupt warming event than those of lobsters in ocean water with current pH levels. […]
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Building awareness of disease and learning screening techniques for sheep, goats, alpacas and other small ruminants is the focus of the second annual small ruminants health workshop 1–4 p.m. April 13 at the Foxcroft Large Animal Veterinary Associates (FLAVA) Clinic in Dover-Foxcroft. Sponsored by University of Maine Cooperative Extension and FLAVA, topics include common diseases […]
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As spring slowly moves its way into Maine, data is indicating that large parts of the midcoast and southern central parts of the state are likely to experience another tough year with the browntail moth. Maine Forest Service’s (MFS) aerial survey in fall 2018 showed over 126,000 acres impacted — double what was reported two […]
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Learn how to extend Maine’s short growing season at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension home and small-scale greenhouse workshop 10 a.m.–noon March 21 at the UMaine Extension Piscataquis County office in Dover-Foxcroft. UMaine Extension ornamental horticulture specialist Matthew Wallhead will lead the workshop. Topics will include technical greenhouse specifications and key control factors, including […]
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