She was a Guggenheim winner, a Radcliffe graduate, UMaine professor, a mother of five and a practitioner of ‘democratic literature.’
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Dishing with food scientist Mary Ellen Camire
At UMaine she works with blueberries, potatoes, seaweed and other local foods.
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Maine colleges defend emphasis on diversity in response to report of Trump initiative
Colby, Bates and Bowdoin have race-based admissions policies, which the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled constitutional.
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Big news about graduate center at USM expected today
The announcement by the university system likely will deal with funding for the proposed center.
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Maine’s agricultural museums provide a glimpse of farming from long ago
Today’s farmers may have it better than those from a couple centuries ago.
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Aaron Strong organizes Maine water monitors for better ocean health
Following his passions for ecology and policy leads him to work at the University of Maine.
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Food scientists float an idea to use Maine’s invasive green crabs: Make pastries
Taste testers responded favorably to the savory crab empanadas.
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UMaine System says more than $25 million in funding at risk in Trump budget plan
The losses could include at least $8.3 million in indirect costs for federal grants, as well as a half-dozen programs that could be cut or eliminated.
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Federal agency will reconsider UMaine at Presque Isle grants rejected for line-spacing error
Maine’s congressional delegation pushed repeatedly for the grants to be reconsidered.
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UMaine system schools to raise tuition for first time in 6 years
The average increase of 2.5% will bring the average in-state tuition, room and board to $17,486 annually.