For undergraduate student Chantelle Flores of Oakland, Maine, using art to alleviate others’ suffering and advocating for change inspires her coursework at the University of Maine. She is tackling a project for the UMaine Clement and Linda McGillicuddy Humanities Center (MHC) that explores medical trauma through the lens of documentary poetics. This project will combine […]
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The University of Maine College of Education and Human Development is accepting registrants for the 2025 UMaine Summer Educators Institute, which will be held June 25-27 on campus. This year’s conference will feature experts from the college, as well as thought-leaders in the field of K-12 education from Maine and beyond, who will hold a […]
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Gert Nesin, teacher-leader in residence with the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development’s Center for Applied Research on Education and Schools (CARES), has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 James P. Garvin Distinguished Service Award by the New England League of Middle Schools (NELMS). The award was presented at the […]
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Martha Stewart featured University of Maine Cooperative Extension professor of horticulture David Handley in a story about how to grow blackberries. Handley, who is also a vegetable and small fruit specialist, gave his insight on how to properly care for blackberry plants.
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Cosmos reported that geologists at the University of Maine collaborated with other researchers studying the migrations of southern elephant seals and its impact on ecosystem change.
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The Sun Journal interviewed University of Maine professor of finance Pankaj Agrrawal and Maine Business School Dean Jason Harkins on the role insurance companies played in shaping the healthcare industry.
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News Center Maine covered the annual Eastern Maine Regional Opportunities for Ocean, Timber and Soil Conference, known as the ROOTS conference and hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. This event featured local farmers, fishermen and forestry workers to unite Maine’s most vital agricultural industries.
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The Bangor Daily News and the Portland Press Herald interviewed Griffin Dill, integrated pest management professional and tick lab manager at University of Maine Cooperative Extension, about tick activity this spring. “The duration of winter plays a role as well,” Dill said. “If cold winter conditions last long enough, ticks can exhaust their energy/fat reserves […]
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WFVX (FOX 22/ABC 7 in Bangor) interviewed Jason Lilley, Maine sustainable agriculture and maple industry educator at University of Maine Cooperative Extension, about Maine Maple Sunday. This was the 42nd anniversary of the Maine Maple Producers Association’s celebration. “So there’s a lot more as far as activities and engagement,” Lilley said. “At the same time, […]
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UMaine Dining opened a new location on Monday, March 24 in Union Central called Swirl that is serving smoothie bowls. Students can choose from six signature bowls or customize their own with a variety of fresh fruit and toppings, such as coconut, chia, granola and sunflower seeds. Grab-and-go options are also available. Swirl will be […]
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