The Waterville Sentinel interviewed University of Maine political scientist Mark Brewer for an assessment of what Maine voters can expect in upcoming debates between Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud and Republican challenger Kevin Raye. Brewer said he expects both Michaud and Raye to perform well. Contact: George Manlove, (207) 581-3756
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The Bangor Daily News offered garden produce preservation tips based on information from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Information ranged from various canning methods best suited to a variety of fruits and vegetables. The article referred readers to the UMaine Extension website for additional information. Contact: George Manlove, (207) 581-3756
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A Channel 2 (WLBZ) news report on this year’s healthy pumpkin crop attributed information to University of Maine researchers. Adequate rain in July was a primary reason for the strong crop, according to the report. Contact: George Manlove, (207) 581-3756
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More than 700 students and teachers from 15 middle and elementary schools throughout northern and central Maine will convene on Tuesday, Oct. 9, at the University of Maine campus for the 10th biennial Northern Maine Children’s Water Festival. The festival is a fun-filled way for students to learn about the value of clean water and […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will celebrate the fifth annual 4-H National Youth Science Days (NYSD) in October and November with a series of events designed to spark youth interest in science and future science careers. As part of 4-H NYSD, youngsters will participate in the 4-H Eco-Bot Challenge, a 2012 National Science Experiment in […]
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The University of Maine Intermedia MFA program will present A Tribute to John Cage, free film screenings dedicated to the music and creative legacy of American composer John Cage. The screenings are scheduled at 7 p.m. in 100 Lord Hall in October and November. The film series is part of an international celebration of the […]
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Channel 5 (WABI) reported on the UMaine College of Engineering’s Engineering Group Expo, an event held Monday designed to introduce first-year engineering students to clubs, societies and projects ongoing in the college. College of Engineering Dean Dana Humphrey said in an interview that faculty members hope students take advantage of the opportunities available through the […]
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Bloomberg Businessweek has posted an Associated Press article about this week’s Lobster Academy, a four-day conference co-organized by Robert Bayer, director of the UMaine-based Lobster Institute. The conference for lobster industry buyers and retailers is being held this year in New Brunswick, and was formerly called the University of Maine Lobster Institute’s Lobster College. Contact: […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension educator and cranberry specialist Charlie Armstrong was interviewed for a Bangor Daily News article on the 2012 cranberry harvest. Armstrong said growers expect the yield to exceed 2.5 million pounds, just shy of the 3 million-pound record set in 2010. He credited good weather and a mild winter for improved […]
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Channel 7 (WVII) joined a number of other area news organizations in covering the launch Sept. 27 of a high-altitude scientific balloon as part of the hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) program at Bangor High School through UMaine. Professor of electrical and computer engineering Rick Eason was interviewed for the report. Students loaded the […]
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