February
Maine’s got big plans for celebrating America’s 250th (Portland Press Herald): USM’s Osher Map Library is featured as one of the many institutions planning exhibits, lectures and events all year long to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding.
Loud Budgeting (WalletHub): Maureen Ebben, Ph.D., chair and professor in USM’s Department of Communication and Media Studies, offers expert insight into a personal finance trend popular on social media.
January
Vermont Prosecutors Operate Without Public Data Dashboards While Peer Jurisdictions Embrace Transparency (Compass Vermont): Maine’s statewide prosecutorial dashboard, developed in partnership with the Maine Statistical Analysis Center at the Catherine Cutler Institute, is highlighted as a example of public data transparency for small, rural states.
USM’s Southworth Planetarium undergoes major upgrades to enhance stargazing experience (WGME): Tom Bickford, USM director of STEM outreach, and John Haley, planetarium manager, joined ARC Maine to highlight exciting new planetarium upgrades, including a new projector and surround sound system.
Report says Hannaford grocery prices are higher in low-income Maine communities (Portland Press Herald): Mike Cauvel, associate professor of economics, breaks down the factors that influence prices on grocery store shelves.
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