ORONO, Maine, Jan. 10 -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: Conservation is a multi-dimensional issue that goes beyond preserving the environment. Conservationists not only need ecological expertise, but also have to understand the impact of conservation on the economics and culture of an area, be able to interact with the public about issues of conservation and so much more. Through a program funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), University of Maine graduate  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids issued the following news release on Jan. 10, 2025: * * * Statement of Yolonda C. Richardson, President & CEO, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids * * * The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids strongly supports Gov. Janet Mills' proposal, included in her state budget today, to significantly increase Maine's tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products. We applaud Governor Mills for her leadership and urge the state Legislature to approve a ciga  more

ORONO, Maine, Jan. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: Ask anyone who frequents the forests of New England and they will likely speak of unwelcome companions -- ticks. Blacklegged ticks are expanding their range and rising in numbers, infecting people with pathogens that cause conditions like Lyme disease and babesiosis. Climate change is frequently blamed, but researchers have noticed another man-made problem may be helping the pests spread. Invasive fore  more