Contact: Sandra Horne, 581-1236 The University of Maine’s Center for Teaching Excellence is offering a presentation on Nov. 28 that will review the principles of universal design in higher education and making subject matter accessible for everyone. This event, from 9-11 a.m. in the Totman Lounge of the Memorial Union, is free and open to […]
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Contact: Beth Calder, 207-581-2791 ORONO, Me. — “Foodborne illness can be an uninvited guest during the holidays,” says Food Science Specialist Beth Calder of University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Calder advises the following food safety practices to ensure a safe holiday season. Wash your hands often with soap and water, for at least 20 seconds.Prevent […]
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Contact: Joe Carr at (207) 581-3571; David Farmer at (207) 287-3531 ORONO — Citing the “essential” need for Maine policy makers to consider “management and policy decisions with the best available scientific information,” Maine Gov. John Baldacci has asked for a “Maine Climate Change Assessment” from scientists at the University of Maine. Researchers in UMaine’s […]
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Contact: Theresa McMannus, (207) 581-2441 ORONO — The University of Maine College of Education and Human Development is again joining the Old Town-Orono Kiwanis Club in an effort to collect books for area youngsters, through their 30th anniversary book drive. Members of the public are invited to join in the tradition by donating new books […]
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Contact: Patty Henner, 581-4100; George Manlove, 581-3756 ORONO — The UMaine’s Page Farm and Home Museum is expanding its annual Holiday Shoppe exhibits and sale this year, as a dozen traditional Maine craftspeople and artisans have been invited to offer their creations to the public. Special Holiday Shoppe activities are scheduled Saturday, Dec. 1, from […]
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Contact: Patty Henner, 581-4100; George Manlove, 581-3756 ORONO — The Page Farm & Home Museum at the University of Maine is inviting members of the university and surrounding communities to its annual old-fashioned holiday party Dec. 7, from 6-8 p.m. It is a time to experience the spirit of trimming the tree, make ornaments, decorate […]
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Contact: Joe Carr at (207) 581-3571 ORONO — The Fiscal Year 2008 Defense Appropriations Bill, approved last Thursday by the U.S. House of Representatives, includes $4 million in proposed funding to continue and expand a University of Maine research project that offers the promise of added safety for soldiers serving in combat. Congress has sent […]
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Contact: Joe Carr at (207) 581-3571 ORONO — The University of Maine’s winter overnight parking ban is in effect through May 1, 2008, according to the UMaine Parking Services Office. The annual ban became effective on Nov. 1. Staff, commuter and visitor parking areas are closed between midnight and 6 a.m during this period every […]
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Contact: Karen Hawkes at (207) 581-2443; Joe Carr at (207) 581-3571 ORONO, Me. — The Sports Done Right Board of Directors granted MSAD 71 (Kennebunk, Kennebunkport), Five Town CSD (Appleton, Camden, Hope, Lincolnville, Rockport) and MSAD 28 (Camden, Rockport) full accreditation on Wednesday, Nov 7. Each district fulfilled and exceeded the necessary requirements to gain […]
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Contact: Joe Carr at (207) 581-3571 ORONO — Maine Sen. Peter Mills (R-Skowhegan) will visit the University of Maine on Tuesday, Nov. 13 as part of the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center Distinguished Maine Policy Fellow Program. Mills will spend the day at UMaine, meeting with students, faculty members and staff members. The Distinguished Maine […]
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