During her final year of high school, Kai Dube volunteered at Old Town Elementary School, just a couple miles down the road from the University of Maine. The experience helped solidify her choice to major in elementary education at UMaine, where she’s part of this year’s first-year class. “I really love working with kids, and […]
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According to the Bangor Daily News, Bangor is preparing for the arrival of invasive Emerald Ash Borers with help from four University of Maine forestry students. The students surveyed 8,574 public trees and found that 20% are ash, which is important for the city’s environment. To protect these trees, Bangor plans to treat them with […]
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Maine Public interviewed Stefano Tijerina, a lecturer in management with the Maine Business School, about a railroad strike in Canada and how it may impact the state and U.S. economy. Tijerina said while it’s still too early to say what the fallout will look like, “we would probably see an increase in the price of […]
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Allison Gardner, an associate professor of arthropod vector biology at the University of Maine, spoke with The New York Times the mechanics behind mosquito bites and their itching. For relief, Gardner recommends using aloe, hydrocortisone or preventive measures like wearing a net over the face.
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Wells Central Dining will reopen on Aug. 30 and offer a new menu and retail options. Wells Central Dining — open daily from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. — will feature Sal’s Pizza, a New England restaurant chain and the official pizza of the Boston Red Sox, and a retail dining area featuring pub favorites, beverages and […]
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Jamie Fogg, a rising junior marine science major with a concentration in marine biology and Maine Top Scholar, was awarded the prestigious National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship in the last application cycle. Fogg is one of only two students in Maine and 130 nationwide to receive this honor. “I […]
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Molly Graham put the Girl Scout motto “Be Prepared” to work this summer as she helped plan the 2024 Business Bridge Week for incoming first-year students. A lifelong member of the Girl Scouts, Graham credits the organization with her drive and passion to help others. “Be a sister to every Girl Scout” is the message […]
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During Maine Hello, 8 a.m.– 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, new students will arrive on campus to move into their residence halls for the academic year. High levels of traffic are expected on campus and through downtown Orono and Old Town. A football game also will be held in the evening, with tailgating beginning […]
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In an article by CNN, University of Maine communications and journalism professor Michael Socolow discussed the decline of local radio news due to shifting listener habits and advertising revenue losses. Socolow said traditional radio stations are struggling as listeners turn to podcasts. Despite the challenges, he emphasized the continued importance of radio as a local […]
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The Boston Globe highlighted Rachel Schattman, a former vegetable farmer and sustainable agriculture professor at the University of Maine, for her research on how climate change affects wild blueberry production. She is helping Wyman’s Blueberries adapt to changing weather patterns to ensure a stable harvest. Her research is key to maintaining the industry’s productivity amid […]
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