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Bricknell, Graduate Student Cited in BDN Article on Boat Moorings

aparadis — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:17:02 +0000

The Bangor Daily News spoke with Ian Bricknell, University of Maine marine biology professor, and graduate student Chris Roy about research being conducted on molded concrete boat moorings and their effect on the marine habitat.

Pershing, Steneck Interviewed for WLBZ Article on Gulf of Maine Warming

aparadis — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:15:18 +0000

WLBZ (Channel 2) recently spoke to Robert Steneck, professor in the School of Marine Sciences at the University of Maine’s Darling Center, and Andrew Pershing, professor in the Gulf of Maine Research Institute at UMaine, about the warming temperatures in the Gulf of Maine and how they are effecting fishermen and scientists. Steneck talked about the effects on the lobster industry and Pershing focused on the warming temperatures and what that means for certain species.

MPBN Interviews Kersbergen on Small Farms Resurgence

aparadis — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:13:26 +0000

The Maine Public Broadcasting Network spoke with Rick Kersbergen, University of Maine Cooperative Extension educator on sustainable dairy and forage systems, about the return of small farms. Despite the decline of the family farm over the years, Kersbergen says interest in farming is at a record high in Maine.

WVII Reports on Plant Sale

aparadis — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:12:08 +0000

WVII (Channel 7) reported on the annual Black Bear Beauties Plant Sale held at the University of Maine over the weekend. The sale was organized by the UMaine Horticulture Club and greenhouse management students.

Actor Talks About UMaine Appearance on Radio Show

aparadis — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:10:43 +0000

Fandom Sports ME posted a “Downtown with Rich Kimball” radio interview with Oscar-nominated actor David Strathairn after his visit to the University of Maine. Strathairn participated in a reading of the Sophocles play “Ajax” as part of the Outside the Wire theater program’s “Theater of War.” The reading took place during Maine Center on Aging’s Clinical Geriatrics Colloquium at UMaine last week.

Village Soup Previews Tisher’s Talk on Climate Change

aparadis — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:08:43 +0000

The Village Soup previewed a slide talk on climate change by Sharon Tisher, environmental lawyer and University of Maine economics professor. Tisher will present “Climate Reality: Connecting the Dots Between Extreme Weather and Global Warming” at Camden Public Library on June 4.

Woman Tells Congress Importance of Upward Bound, Press Herald Reports

aparadis — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:19:32 +0000

The Portland Press Herald reported Patricia Marshall, professor and interim associate vice president for academic affairs at Worcester State University, told Congress on Wednesday what it was like growing up in poverty in rural Maine and how federal educational programs for low-income students are necessary. Marshall participated in Upward Bound and Talent Search at the University of Maine while she was in high school. Worcester State University also carried a report.

Media Report on Field House Renovation Progress

aparadis — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:16:23 +0000

The Bangor Daily News, WLBZ (Channel 2) and WABI (Channel 5) were among news organizations to report on the renovation progress at the University of Maine Field House. UMaine Athletic Director Steve Abbott told the BDN the field house is expected to be completed on Oct. 15.

UMaine CenTRO Program Mentioned in BDN Column

aparadis — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:12:21 +0000

An online training program created by the University of Maine Center for Tourism Research and Outreach, the Maine Woods Consortium and the Maine Office of Tourism was mentioned in the Bangor Daily News Women@Work column, “Serve it up: Making the most of customer service.” Welcome ME Online Quality Service Training is professionally developed service industry education that is free and available to everyone in Maine.

WVII Covers Technology Conference at UMaine

aparadis — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:10:57 +0000

WVII (Channel 7) reported nearly 50 schools and more than 1,000 students attended the 10th annual Maine Learning Technology Initiative Conference at the University of Maine on Thursday.