science
R. Nadeau: Subject matter beyond science
A person, according to “quantum theory,” is a spectator, not an observer; a performer, not a prop in a theater. A person cannot argue, one way or another, without being involved or taking a negative or a positive position. God can neither be proven or disproven, though many have tried throughout history. How can God, […]
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences turns 40
EAST BOOTHBAY — Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is celebrating its 40th anniversary in East Boothbay. The marine science institute will welcome Sen. Angus King and other speakers to its campus for the Friday anniversary event. King will provide the keynote speech. Laboratory tours and a reception will follow. Other speakers will include Henry Bryant […]
STEM grants are available for Maine schools
ELLSWORTH – The Perloff Family Foundation, in partnership with the Maine Community Foundation and the Maine Space Grant Consortium, is offering grants focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and the integration of STEM with the arts and humanities, or STEAM. STEM4ME aims to increase the opportunities for student-driven STEM and STEAM projects at […]
Dirigo graduate returns from international science camp
Dailey, who graduated from Dirigo High School in June as valedictorian, was one of only two students from Maine who received a prestigious grant to attend the annual science honors program from June 26 through July 20. The other student was Kelsey Burke, a graduate of John Bapst High School in Bangor. Dailey, who was […]
Cross-border lobster workshop to focus on science
ORONO (AP) — Scientists, fishermen, processors, regulators and others connected to the lobster industry in Maine and Canada are gathering for a two-day workshop to share the latest scientific information about the region’s signature seafood. Close to 100 people are expected at the third annual Science Workshop on Sustainable Growth of the Atlantic Lobster, which […]
Retired science teacher presents shows to children
DIXFIELD — Ted “Bitsy” Ionta retired from teaching sixth-grade science in 1991 after 28 years of teaching in Dixfield, Mexico and Rumford. Five years ago, he emerged from retirement to perform science experiments at libraries in the three towns. “They asked me to come in and perform some of my science experiments,” Ionta said, “and […]