University of Maine at Augusta history professor Robert Bernheim hoped bagel diplomacy could help repair some deep wounds left by the Holocaust.
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Vulnerable Mainers weigh in on state’s climate action plan
The Maine Climate Council on Wednesday heard the results of an equity study that asked low-income residents, older and rural Mainers, veterans and others about the state’s goals.
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Explore Maine’s aquaculture industry with new virtual field trips from 4-H
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is launching of virtual field trips, a way for youth learners to explore Maine’s aquaculture industry. These immersive online experiences bring aquaculture to life, offering participants the chance to step inside cutting-edge facilities and learn directly from industry experts. Through the power of virtual reality and accessible browser-based tools, […]
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UMaine System rescinds controversial sale of Belfast building to church, citing procedural issue
The change follows weeks of criticism from other bidders and community members over the procurement process for the Hutchinson Center.
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As Maine towns balk at rising education costs, some call for sheltering the property tax
Lewiston was among many towns struggling to approve school budgets that often rely heavily on the local property tax.
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New program guarantees some Maine community college graduates admission to state’s universities
Transfer ME, an agreement between the University of Maine and Maine Community College systems, will allow students in certain degree programs to enroll in a public university without filling out an application.
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Pest predictor i-Tree will help identify harmful nonnative insects
With invader insect numbers rising in Maine, the tool can help protect the native trees.
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Launch of Maine research satellite delayed once again
Built by Maine college students, MESAT-1 will collect climate data for Maine students studying urban heat islands, phytoplankton and harmful algae blooms.
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Maine’s first satellite is ready for orbit, but launch is delayed
MESAT-1, one of 8 nano-satellites set to hitch a ride aboard Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket, will collect climate data for experiments designed by Falmouth, Fryeburg and Saco students.
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Learn more about dairy farming, forage management at 2024 Maine Pasture Walk Series
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension welcomes local farmers, service providers, and Ag stakeholders to participate in the 2024 Maine Pasture Walk Series. Five events, all of which will start at 11 a.m., will be held on the following days and farms: The Milkhouse, 445 South Monmouth Road in Monmouth, on July 10. Springside […]