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 […]
As an emergency medical technician in Machiasport, University of Maine senior Hannah Maker has witnessed how chronic stress and isolation affect the well being of older adults in Washington County, […]
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 […]
Angela Mech, associate professor of forest entomology at the University of Maine, received the Maine Forest Products Council’s 2025 Abby Holman Public Service Award in recognition of her passion, loyalty […]
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 […]
When Old Town High School Math Teacher Kristen Thompson uses TriO — a virtual reality environment developed by researchers at the University of Maine — she envisions a scenario that […]
Many people enjoy eating Thanksgiving leftovers, but without proper storage, they can lead to foodborne illness. That’s why Gulsun Akdemir Evrendilek of University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering tips on […]
WABI (Channel 5 in Bangor) and WFVX (FOX 22/ABC 7 in Bangor) reported on the involvement of thousands of University of Maine students on Election Day, as volunteers and voters. […]
The Kenduskeag Stream Heritage Trail in Bangor is getting a fresh set of interpretive signs — created by University of Maine history students to replace the aging displays that once […]
Bence Rosenberg, a parks, recreation and tourism major from Morristown, New Jersey, knew he wanted to attend the University of Maine after discovering its outdoor recreation program. During his time […]
