Contact: Aimee Dolloff, (207) 581-3777; George Markowsky, (207) 581-3940; Dana Gulick, (781) 487-4673 It’s no secret that over the years, the speed and capability of computers has increased tremendously. The days of a simple computer taking up an entire room and using so much power it would cause the lights to dim are history. The […]
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Contact: Dan Sandweiss, 581-1889; Greg Zaro, 581-1957; George Manlove, 581-3756 ORONO — A prestigious archaeology conference is returning to UMaine on Oct. 11-12, bringing more than 35 specialists to campus for two days of lectures, seminars, panel discussions and an exploration of Andean archaeology and the development of cultures. The conference is free and open […]
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Contact: Aimee Dolloff (207) 581-3777 ORONO, Maine — When Meghan McPhee of Boothbay talks about her work in the landscape design field, it’s obvious that she loves what she’s studying. The energetic University of Maine senior is president of UMaine’s Horticulture Club, president of the campus chapter of PLANET, the Professional Landcare Network, and a […]
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Contact: Todd Gabe, 581-3307; George Manlove, 581-3756 ORONO — Maine’s new beverage taxes, at the heart of Question 1 on this November’s ballot, will cost Maine businesses and households as much as $40.7 million annually in higher taxes on beer, wine and nonalcoholic beverages, according to new research by University of Maine economist Todd Gabe. […]
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Contact: Joe Carr at (207) 581-3571 ORONO — When patrons visit the University of Maine’s new Collins Center for the Arts after its January 2009 opening, they will first enter the Hannaford Charitable Foundation Grand Lobby, so named in recognition of a generous $100,000 gift from that organization. The foundation’s board approved the gift in […]
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Contact: Craig DeForest, 581-1796; George Manlove, 581-3756 ORONO — The Bodwell Center for Service and Volunteerism at UMaine is holding its Fourth Annual “UMaine Cares” service event in Orono, Old Town and the Greater Bangor Area in celebration of National Make a Difference Day on Oct. 25. UMaine Cares began in 2005 as an effort […]
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Contact: Joe Carr at (207) 581-3571 ORONO — The University of Maine will participate in DebateWatch, a national program that fosters discussion related to presidential and vice-presidential debates, beginning with Thursday’s debate between Sen. Joseph Biden and Gov. Sarah Palin. Members of the UMaine community are invited to join UMaine Dept. of Communication and Journalism […]
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Contact: Audra Grady, 581-4194 ORONO — The University of Maine chapter of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) will induct 40 new student members into the society on Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. The induction convocation will be in Room 100 of the D.P. Corbett Business Building, and features Robert Dana, vice president for […]
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Contact: Gregory Porter (207) 581-2943 or Aimee Dolloff (207) 581-3777 ORONO, Maine — A project at the University of Maine to produce new varieties of potatoes that can stand up to disease while giving Maine growers new marketing opportunities recently received funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The $200,000 USDA grant will be combined […]
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Contact: George Kinghorn, 581-3352; George Manlove, 581-3756 BANGOR — The University of Maine Museum of Art has announced the creation of the Edward D. Leonard III Lecture Series, established by the family and friends of Edward (Ted) D. Leonard III in his memory. The Leonard Lecture Series will pay tribute to Leonard’s legacy and provides […]
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