ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Tick Lab is adding two new pathogens to its tick testing panels. The Tick Lab will now screen ticks for Powassan virus and Heartland virus in addition to testing for the pathogens that cause Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, babesiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis and tularemia. Powassan virus […]
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UMaine Extension 4-H announces Sharks Club
Required registration for this special interest, or SPIN, club closes April 25.
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Mitchell Center to host talk on sustainability April 19
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk, “Field Philosophy as Engaged Research: Practice, History and Theory,” at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19. The talk will be held both remotely via Zoom and in person at 107 Norman Smith Hall on […]
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Recipe to Market online workshop offered April 18
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to offer an online Recipe to Market workshop for entrepreneurs and farmers interested in starting a home-based, specialty food business in Maine. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, April 18. The multidisciplinary program is intended to introduce participants to key topics that an […]
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As tech businesses shrink, Tyler Technologies says it will keep growing in Maine
The Texas firm, which has deep Maine ties, broke ground this week on a new office building in Orono.
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Growing unique fruit webinar set for April 11
University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a webinar for home gardeners on growing unique fruits in Maine at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11. Orchardist and nurseryman Jesse Stevens will present “Beyond the Apple: Growing Unique Fruit in Maine,” focused on lesser known perennial and woody crops. For 15 years, Stevens has been […]
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Climate change adaptation talk set for April 10
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk, “Rural Maine Feels the Heat,” at 3 p.m. Monday, April 10. The talk will be offered both remotely via Zoom and in person at 107 Norman Smith Hall on the UMaine campus. Speaker Brian […]
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Food waste solutions summit set for April 14 via Zoom
To receive Zoom connection information, register online by April 7.
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Vegetable specialists to offer webinar for home gardeners April 4
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is scheduled to offer a webinar for home gardeners on growing tomatoes, peppers, melons and more from 6-7:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 4. The presentation will offer simple tips and tricks to save time and improve yields. Peyton Ginakes, Extension research associate, and Mark Hutton, Extension vegetable specialist, will […]
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Center to host talk on building local energy, climate action network
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine is set to host a talk, “LEAN In: Building and Researching a Statewide Local Energy & Climate Action Network in Maine,” at 3 p.m. Monday, April 3. The talk will be held both remotely via Zoom and in person […]