Maine Voices: University abandons students’ health care needs

Financially strapped students can no longer get coverage through the University of Maine, leaving many in the lurch.

MLK Day panel to discuss state of civil rights in Maine

Development centered on Maine’s forests may get up to $100 million from U.S. program

A University of Maine proposal to accelerate growth of the forest bio-economy is a finalist for possible funding from a federal agency

Pilot launched to assess racial impact of state legislative bills

The purpose of the statements is to address what many see as systemic racism in state government by considering whether a proposed new law would help, hurt or have no impact on historically disadvantaged racial populations.

UMaine going viral with lobster video

Wabanaki Winter Market returns with in-person shopping, events

UMaine to establish farm-to-school institute

Federal funding will help pay for the new institute to connect schools in the state with locally grown food and help educate rural students about nutrition.

University of Maine researchers try producing potato resistant to climate change

Warming temperatures and an extended growing season can lead to quality problems and disease, Gregory Porter, a professor of crop ecology and management, said.

UMaine to host talk on municipal role in implementing state priorities

Maine Municipal Association’s Cathy Conlow and Kate Dufour plan to speak.

UMaine center to host talk on storytelling Nov. 22