ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine is scheduled to host a talk on PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” and the PFAS crisis in Maine at 3 p.m. Monday, April 4, both remotely via Zoom and in person at 107 Norman Smith Hall on the […]
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University center to host Franco-American gathering
The Franco-American Centre at the University of Maine plans to host a 2022 Rassemblement (gathering) of Franco-American artists, writers and other cultural workers with events from Friday through Sunday, April 22-24, according to a news release from the university. Participants can choose from the following virtual, in-person and hybrid events that are free and open […]
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University to host talk on ticks, forest management
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk on how forest management practices may affect ticks and tick-borne disease. The talk is scheduled for 3 p.m. Monday, March 28. Maine has seen a five-fold increase in the incidence of Lyme disease, which […]
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Hartman Awards to be presented at UMaine
ORONO — The 2022 Maryann Hartman Awards, recognizing the inspirational achievements of Maine women, are scheduled to be presented during a free public ceremony and reception at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 1, at Buchanan Alumni House at the University of Maine, 160 College Ave. Honorees include community leader and certified nursing assistant ZamZam Mohamud of […]
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UMaine to offer free psychosis detection webinar
The University of Maine Rural Integrated Behavioral Health in Primary Care Training Program plans to offer a free, live webinar about early detection of psychosis. The webinar is due to run from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Friday, April 1. The webinar is Screening for Early Emerging Mental Experiences (SEE ME): A model for early […]
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UMaine to host climate change, agriculture webinar
The Maine Climate and Agriculture Network is offering a three-webinar series about climate change and agriculture. The series is scheduled to run March 22 and 28, and April 14. Each webinar will consist of several short presentations followed by questions and a general discussion. Speakers will include farmers, outreach professionals, and agricultural and climate scientists, […]
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Advancing environmental justice focus of UMaine center talk
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk on efforts to move Maine toward climate and environmental justice. The talk — given by Jessica Scott, senior climate advisor with the Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future, is scheduled for 3 […]
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Maine teacher shortage fueled by some leaving profession early as rate of new educators lags
High expectations with low pay, coupled with the added stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic, prompted at least two central Maine educators to look for new jobs.
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Estate of Waterville native, UMaine alumnus awards gift to university
ORONO — University of Maine Fogler Library has received an $800,000 gift from the estate of Lee Gagnon, a Waterville native and a member of the class of 1959, to support an endowed memorial fund in honor of his parents, according to University of Maine Foundation President/CEO Jeffery Mills. The Lionel J. Gagnon and Germaine […]
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University to host talk about reducing natural disaster risks
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk on how community planning and partnerships can help reduce humanity’s vulnerability to natural disasters. The talk is scheduled for 3 p.m. Monday, March 7, at 107 Norman Smith Hall on the UMaine campus in […]