{"id":6320,"date":"2025-02-12T19:55:12","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T19:55:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/?p=6320"},"modified":"2025-03-06T21:28:44","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T21:28:44","slug":"february-2025-androscoggin-sagadahoc-counties-4-h-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/2025\/02\/12\/february-2025-androscoggin-sagadahoc-counties-4-h-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"February 2025: Androscoggin-Sagadahoc Counties 4-H Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Androscoggin-Sagadahoc County 4-H Newsletter<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"#dates\">Dates to Remember<\/a> | <a href=\"#county\">County News<\/a> | <a href=\"#state\">State News<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/maine.edu\/jbj7k4d27r\">Subscribe to our monthly newsletter!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"dates\"><\/a>Dates to Remember<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4>February 2025<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>February 15, 2025:<\/strong> Intent to attend CWF registration due<\/li>\n<li><strong>February 19, 2025, 6:30 &#8211; 8:30 PM:<\/strong> 4-H Volunteer Connections: Building Connections for Success<\/li>\n<li><strong>February 21 &amp; 28, 12:00 &#8211; 1:00 PM:<\/strong> Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey<\/li>\n<li><strong>February 24, 2025: <\/strong>Last day to register for Western\/Central Regional Public Speaking Event<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>March 2025<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>March 1, 2025, 10:00 AM<\/strong>: 4-H Dairy Quizbowl tryouts<\/li>\n<li><strong>March 1, 2025:<\/strong> ESE Dairy Intent Forms Due<\/li>\n<li><strong>March 3, 2025:<\/strong> Maine 4-H Scholarship Applications Due<\/li>\n<li><strong>March 8, 2025, 9:30 AM:<\/strong> Western\/Central Regional Public Speaking Contest<\/li>\n<li><strong>March 8, 2025, 9:00 AM &#8211; 2:00 PM:<\/strong> 2025 Engineering Week Expo<\/li>\n<li><strong>March 19, 2025, 6:30 &#8211; 8:30 PM:<\/strong> 4-H Volunteer Connections: Growing Beyond the Ribbon<\/li>\n<li><strong>March 19-23:<\/strong> Maine Science Festival<\/li>\n<li><strong>March 20, 2025:<\/strong> Last day to register as a 4-H Tick Project Mentor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>More information on these opportunities can be found below!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong><a id=\"county\"><\/a>County News<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6335\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/February-2025-4-H-Newsletter-Header-300x300.png\" alt=\"Newsletter header featuring a winter themed window painting.\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/February-2025-4-H-Newsletter-Header-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/February-2025-4-H-Newsletter-Header-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/February-2025-4-H-Newsletter-Header-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/February-2025-4-H-Newsletter-Header-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/February-2025-4-H-Newsletter-Header-105x105.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/February-2025-4-H-Newsletter-Header-317x317.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/February-2025-4-H-Newsletter-Header-423x423.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/February-2025-4-H-Newsletter-Header-634x634.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/February-2025-4-H-Newsletter-Header-846x846.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/February-2025-4-H-Newsletter-Header-951x951.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/February-2025-4-H-Newsletter-Header-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/February-2025-4-H-Newsletter-Header-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/February-2025-4-H-Newsletter-Header-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/February-2025-4-H-Newsletter-Header.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While the Earth is delivering a series of snow storms this week, we&#8217;re delivering a variety of 4-H updates and opportunities!<\/p>\n<p>Thank you to Colette, a Master Gardener Volunteer, and family for painting a beautiful winter scene for our office\u2019s front window (pictured above)!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>Regional Public Speaking &#8211; Save the Date<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>See the State News for more details and to register for the event.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-6320 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/2025\/01\/08\/january-2025-4h-newsletter\/2025-regional-ps-event\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/01\/2025-Regional-PS-event-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Graphic reading: 2025 Western\/Central Regional Public Speaking Event. Saturday, March 8th, 9:30am - 3pm *Snow Date: March 9th* Jewett Hall at UMA in Augusta Register by February 24th. Open to all 4-H youth from any county!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/01\/2025-Regional-PS-event-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/01\/2025-Regional-PS-event-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/01\/2025-Regional-PS-event-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/01\/2025-Regional-PS-event-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/01\/2025-Regional-PS-event-105x105.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/01\/2025-Regional-PS-event-317x317.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/01\/2025-Regional-PS-event-423x423.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/01\/2025-Regional-PS-event-634x634.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/01\/2025-Regional-PS-event-846x846.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/01\/2025-Regional-PS-event-951x951.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/01\/2025-Regional-PS-event-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/01\/2025-Regional-PS-event.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl>\n\t\t\t<br style='clear: both' \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"gmail_default\"><strong>Maine 4-H Foundation Post-Secondary Scholarship App is open!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">Completed applications are due to the office by Monday, March 3rd. Contact Laura with any questions: <a href=\"mailto:laura.personette@maine.edu\">laura.personette@maine.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">For more details visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/funding\/\">Maine 4-H Foundation Funding page<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong><a id=\"#county\"><\/a>Club News<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"mm\"><\/a>Midcoast Mainers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We had a fun time at the Rollodrome skating! We also had our awards ceremony where 4H members received awards for their accomplishments for 2023\/2024 year.<\/p>\n<p><i>&#8211; Kami, Club Reporter<\/i><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-6320 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/2025\/02\/12\/february-2025-androscoggin-sagadahoc-counties-4-h-newsletter\/mm-feb-25-5-blurred-1\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"869\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-5-Blurred-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Award certificates and ribbons lined up on a table.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-5-Blurred-1.png 1170w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-5-Blurred-1-300x223.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-5-Blurred-1-1024x761.png 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-5-Blurred-1-768x570.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-5-Blurred-1-105x78.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-5-Blurred-1-317x235.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-5-Blurred-1-423x314.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-5-Blurred-1-634x471.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-5-Blurred-1-846x628.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-5-Blurred-1-951x706.png 951w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1170px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/2025\/02\/12\/february-2025-androscoggin-sagadahoc-counties-4-h-newsletter\/screenshot-4\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"1435\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Laura Personette handing a certificate of achievement to a Midcoast Mainers member.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-4.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-4-245x300.jpg 245w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-4-835x1024.jpg 835w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-4-768x942.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-4-105x129.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-4-317x389.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-4-423x519.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-4-634x778.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-4-846x1038.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-4-951x1166.jpg 951w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1170px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/2025\/02\/12\/february-2025-androscoggin-sagadahoc-counties-4-h-newsletter\/screenshot-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"1439\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Courtney Wheeler giving a medal to a Midcoast Mainers member.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-3.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-3-244x300.jpg 244w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-3-833x1024.jpg 833w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-3-768x945.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-3-105x129.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-3-317x390.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-3-423x520.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-3-634x780.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-3-846x1041.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-3-951x1170.jpg 951w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1170px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/2025\/02\/12\/february-2025-androscoggin-sagadahoc-counties-4-h-newsletter\/screenshot-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"1283\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Two kids roller skating at an indoor rink.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-2.jpg 870w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-2-203x300.jpg 203w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-2-694x1024.jpg 694w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-2-768x1133.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-2-95x140.jpg 95w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-2-317x467.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-2-423x624.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-2-634x935.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-2-846x1248.jpg 846w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,870px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/2025\/02\/12\/february-2025-androscoggin-sagadahoc-counties-4-h-newsletter\/screenshot\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1153\" height=\"1603\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Kids roller skating at an indoor rink\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-1.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-1-216x300.jpg 216w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-1-737x1024.jpg 737w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/02\/MM-Feb-25-1-768x1068.jpg 768w, 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\/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl>\n\t\t\t<br style='clear: both' \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong><a id=\"state\"><\/a>State News<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Intent to attend\u00a0CWF- DUE 2\/15<\/b><\/h3>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">Maine 4-H will participate in\u00a0CWF\u00a0June 21-27. We still have 7 slots available for 4-H youth ages 14-18. We will be flying to DC. The cost for youth to participate is\u00a0<b>$1,350.<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">Youth need to send in a deposit of $50 to reserve their spots. These slots will be first come, first served, and priority will be given to youth who have not attended\u00a0CWF.<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">The registration form can only be filled out by staff- it is located below:<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeLv8ujK9eSz0vJY095Np51yfroaXMLFIO4UT20rd_hEjaEKA\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeLv8ujK9eSz0vJY095Np51yfroaXMLFIO4UT20rd_hEjaEKA\/viewform&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1739460962900000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3aF6SiCHM-IDzZO-KCfWPD\">https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeLv8ujK9eSz0vJY095Np51yfroaXMLFIO4UT20rd_hEjaEKA\/viewform<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h3><strong>Western\/Central Regional Public Speaking Contest<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For Androscoggin\/Sagadahoc, Franklin, Kennebec, Oxford, and Somerset Counties.<\/p>\n<p>Join other 4-H youth for a Regional Public Speaking contest at\u00a0UMA in Augusta on March 8th\u00a0(March 9th snow date) at\u00a0Jewett\u00a0Hall\u00a0at 9:30.\u00a0We welcome 4-Her\u2019s of all ages, including<br \/>\nCloverbuds.\u00a0 Youth from other counties are also invited to participate.<\/p>\n<p>Introducing a new category for fun (non-judged)!\u00a0 Show off your singing, dance, theater, drawing, or recitation talents.\u00a0 Youth are invited to present a talent during the regional public speaking event after formal presentations have concluded.\u00a0 Please indicate on the registration form if you would like to participate.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSebX16LqHOtzvV1DG62BBfGxOJw2cwWFJFgNN7Dcv3c8J79Qg\/viewform?usp=sharing.\">Register online here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Want to know more information about Public Speaking? Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/public-speaking\/\">our website<\/a>.\u00a0 Contact: Tara Marble (<a href=\"mailto:tara.marble@maine.edu\">tara.marble@maine.edu<\/a>) at the office if you have questions or need an accommodation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Summer Camp at Tanglewood and Blueberry Cove<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Registration for Summer Programs at Tanglewood and Blueberry Cove 4-H Camps opens on January 6, 2025, at 6 PM. We would love to see you at one of our 4-H Camps this summer! 1 and 2-week overnight camps, day camps, outdoor trips, and teen leadership camps are open for anyone to attend. This is a great opportunity\u00a0to diversify your 4-H experience and continue building awesome skills. Scholarships are available\u00a0from the\u00a0Camps and the\u00a04-H Foundation to help with tuition costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Some sessions fill up fast! To start planning your summer experience, please check out the program pages on our website\u00a0which have more information and dates. We are excited to welcome you to the Tanglewood and Blueberry Cove Family! For questions, please email or call Emma at the contact information below.<\/p>\n<p>Website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.umaine.edu\/tanglewood\">www.umaine.edu\/tanglewood<\/a><br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:extension.tanglewood4h@maine.edu\">extension.tanglewood4h@maine.edu<\/a><br \/>\nPhone: 207.789.5868<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4-H Volunteer Connections: Register Today!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We are offering THREE virtual interactive sessions\u00a0this winter\u00a0for all\u00a04-H\u00a0volunteers!\u00a0Join us for\u00a0regional training and networking opportunities\u00a0with\u00a04-H\u00a0volunteers\u00a0from our 13 states in the\u00a0North East Region!\u00a0Session topics include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Building Connections for Success \u2013 February 19, 2025 \u2013 6:30 \u2013 8:00 pm<br \/>\n&#8211; Growing Beyond the Ribbon \u2013 March 19, 2025 \u2013 6:30 \u2013 8:00 pm<\/p>\n<p>To read more about each session and register, <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/volunteer-connections\/\">visit our website!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sign up for one, two, or all three! Sessions are free, but you must register! Questions? Reach out to Jen Lobley at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:jennifer.lobley@maine.edu\">jennifer.lobley@maine.edu<\/a>\u00a0 We hope to see you there!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2025 Engineering Week Expo<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The\u00a0<strong>Maine Engineering Promotional Council (MEPC) Engineering Expo<\/strong>\u00a0will be held\u00a0<strong>Saturday, March 8th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm<\/strong>\u00a0at the\u00a0<strong>University of Maine Field House in Orono<\/strong>.\u00a0 This family-friendly FREE event invites the community to explore the world of engineering through demonstrations and hands-on activities. The 4-H Science and Engineering Center will be there along with Maine engineering firms, schools, government agencies, and societies\u00a0who are invested in engaging young minds in career pathways involving engineering.\u00a0For\u00a0more information on the\u00a0<strong>Engineering Expo<\/strong> please go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engineeringme.com\/expo\">the website<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Maine Science Festival<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The\u00a0<strong>Maine Science Festival<\/strong>\u00a0will be held\u00a0<strong>March 19-23 times TBD<\/strong>\u00a0in February at the\u00a0<strong>Cross Insurance\u00a0Center in Bangor<\/strong>. This FREE event includes a Field Trip Day for 7th- 8th graders, a Teen Tech Night, and Exploration Stations that include demonstrations and hands-on activities involving the sciences. Be sure to put it on your calendar because it really is a fun event! For more information on the\u00a0<strong>Maine Science Festival<\/strong> please go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainesciencefestival.org\/.\">the website<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Public Speaking \u2013 Save the Date!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The state Public Speaking event will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the University of Maine in Orono. The snow date is Sunday, April 6. Stay tuned for events and details on our <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/public-speaking\/\">website<\/a> soon. Please contact your local county office for information about your local events happening soon.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Public Speaking Workshops<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>As we move into 2025, many counties will be hosting workshops for youth who are interested in participating in Public Speaking. As more information is available, it will be posted on the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/public-speaking\/tournament\/#workshops\">public speaking website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Aroostook County \u2013 January 30, 2025<\/li>\n<li>Cumberland County \u2013 January 21, 2025, 5:00 \u2013 7:00 pm<\/li>\n<li>Hancock County \u2013 January 12, 2025, 2:00 \u2013 4:30 pm<\/li>\n<li>Knox-Lincoln County \u2013 January 11, 2025, from 9:00 am &#8211; Noon<\/li>\n<li>Oxford Coujty \u2013 February 20, 2025<\/li>\n<li>Piscataquis County will be hosting a Public Speaking SPIN club in the place of a workshop, and youth from other counties are welcome to attend. Dates TBD.<\/li>\n<li>Washington County \u2013 Date TBD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Explore Maine\u2019s Aquaculture Industry with Virtual Field Trips from 4-H<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Virtual Field Trips (VFTs) are an innovative way for youth to explore and learn about places and people that would otherwise be infeasible! These immersive, online experiences bring Maine\u2019s thriving aquaculture industry to life\u2014no travel required.<\/p>\n<p><u>Accessible at no cost<\/u>, the Virtual Field Trips are designed to break down geographical and financial barriers, making high-quality, hands-on learning available to all. Register online to receive a link to the VFTs. Each field trip also comes with complementary 4-H activity guides and lesson plans to help facilitate meaningful engagement with youth.<\/p>\n<p>The first VFT currently available features the University of Maine\u2019s Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research (CCAR), a large-scale, land-based aquaculture facility in Franklin, Maine. Additional virtual field trips are in development and will be rolled out throughout 2025 and 2026. These experiences offer insight into seafood production, workforce development, career exploration, and STEM concepts related to aquaculture technologies.<\/p>\n<p>To register for a virtual field trip, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/aquaculture\/vft\/\">extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/aquaculture\/vft<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information: contact Carla Scocchi, 4-H Youth Development Professional,\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:carla.scocchi@maine.edu\">carla.scocchi@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4-H Science Toolkits<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Maine 4-H has a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/stem-toolkits\/\">lending library of 4-H Science toolkits<\/a>. These come with activities and materials around a variety of topics. Recent additions include:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/stem-toolkits\/ebird-explorers-building-literacy-through-nature\/\">eBird Explorers<\/a>, exploring Ornithology for Cloverbuds<br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/stem-toolkits\/harmful-shifting-species\/\">Harmful and Shifting Species<\/a>, which examines species impacting the Maine coast<br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/4-h.org\/programs\/stem-challenge\/power-protectors\/\">Power Protectors<\/a>, which involves exploring energy use and an introduction to renewable energy through engineering design challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Reach out to your local 4-H staff person or email <a href=\"mailto:4-HScience@maine.edu\">4-HScience@maine.edu<\/a> to make a reservation or with any questions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4-H Dairy Quizbowl \u2013 Save the Date!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The 2025 Maine 4-H dairy quizbowl tryouts will be held on March 1st at the Randall Student Center at the University of Maine Augusta. The contest will start at 10:00 AM with the written exam, followed by the individual questions portion and then the buzzer rounds.<\/p>\n<p>This event will serve as the official tryout for the Maine 4-H Dairy Quizbowl Team. The top four eligible 4-H members will be selected to represent Maine 4-H at The Big E in the regional dairy quizbowl contest in September.<\/p>\n<p>Maine 4-H dairy quizbowl tryouts are open to all enrolled 4-H dairy members ages 9-18. Youth will be divided into two age categories, Jr. ages 9-11 and Sr. ages 12-18. If you plan on attending please notify\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sadee.mehuren@maine.edu\">Sadee Mehuren<\/a>\u00a0via email at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sadee.mehuren@maine.edu\">sadee.mehuren@maine.edu<\/a>\u00a0so that we can prepare for the event.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the event including the contest rules, please visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/dairy-quizbowl\/\">extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/dairy-quizbowl\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>ESE 4-H Dairy Intent Forms Available Now!<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The 2025 Maine 4-H Dairy Eastern States intent to participate form is available online at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/dairy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/dairy\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. In order to be eligible for participation on the Maine 4-H Dairy Eastern States Team next fall, 4-H members must submit their completed intent form online or to the Waldo County Cooperative Extension office before March 1, 2025.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please contact Sadee Mehuren at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:sadee.mehuren@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">sadee.mehuren@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0or 207.342.5971 with any questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Maine 4-H Foundation Scholarships<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Every year, the Maine 4-H Foundation awards thousands of dollars in scholarships to participants in the Maine 4-H Program pursuing higher education, this participation includes traditional club membership, as well as the many other ways youth can engage with 4-H, including at our Camp and Learning Centers.\u00a0 Dozens of different scholarships are available to applicants, and a single application is used for all.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To find out more about available scholarships, and access the application and templates, visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4hfoundation\/funding\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine 4-H Foundation website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0 Applications are due to your local UMaine Extension county office or one of our 4-H Learning Centers by March 3, 2025.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Save the Date: Northeast Livestock Expo (NELE)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Northeast Livestock Expo (NELE) will take place from May 16 \u2013 18, 2025 at the Windsor Fairgrounds in Windsor, Maine.\u00a0 More information can be found on their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northeastlivestockexpo.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and entry forms and schedules will be available in 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Maine 4-H Ag Ambassadors-Spring 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Maine 4-H is now accepting registrations for the spring 2025 Agriculture Ambassadors cohort! The program is designed for youth ages 14-18 who are interested in any aspect of agriculture.\u00a0 Youth spend time getting to know each other and learn both online and in-person in sessions facilitated by UMaine 4-H Staff and community partners. Sessions will focus on career exploration, exploring the Maine Food System with farm and production visits around the state, and building relationships with industry professionals.<\/p>\n<p>This season we will visit local Maine Ag businesses like Mook Sea Farm and Aquaculture and the anaerobic digester at Stonyvale Farm (one of the largest in the US!). Check them both out!\u00a0 Transportation assistance for these events may be available upon request.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the multi-week session, youth will serve in their ambassador role with Maine 4-H for at least 1 year. Youth will pick an agricultural area to focus on (ex. livestock, ag literacy\/food systems, environmental stewardship, ag and health) during their term and explore leadership opportunities locally, statewide, and even nationally. Register today!<\/p>\n<p>To register\u00a0visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/youth\/ag-leadership\">extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/youth\/ag-leadership<\/a>.\u00a0For more information or a reasonable accommodation, please contact Alisha Targonski at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:alisha.targonski@maine.edu\">alisha.targonski@maine.edu<\/a>\u00a0or 207.622.7546.<\/p>\n<p>Spring 2025 dates<\/p>\n<p>Online:\u00a0March 04, March 11, March 25, April 1 &amp; April 15<\/p>\n<p>In-person:\u00a0March 22 and March 29<\/p>\n<p>Maine Agriculture Symposium at the University of Maine:\u00a0April 21-22 (optional overnight) No cost paid and transportation assistance\u00a0may be available.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Save the Date: UMass Animal Science Academies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>UMass 4-H is inviting Maine 4-H members to participate in two weekend workshops for\u00a0animal and veterinary science.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>The\u00a0 Explore Vet Science will take place on Saturday, June 14 th and Sunday, June 15th at the UMASS Farm facilities in Hadley, MA. Participants will get hands-on animal experience, working with UMASS faculty and staff, to learn about the work of the veterinarian and career opportunities in animal and veterinary science. There will be an overnight dorm option available. This program is for youth ages 13-18.<\/p>\n<p>The Animal Science Cattle Academy will take place on Friday, June 20th through Sunday, June 22nd at the Tri-County Fairgrounds in Northampton, MA. This event is for any 4-Her with a dairy, beef, or working steer project. Participants will learn fitting, showing, and other aspects of their project from several experts from across the northeast! Youth are\u00a0invited to bring their projects to the academy. However, we may have a local dairy farm to provide dairy heifers this year!<\/p>\n<p>A registration form will be sent out once schedules are finalized for both events. Cost and other program information will be provided with registration. To express interest in the program as well as provide feedback for planning please visit\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/Wec5U3Bnca\">https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/Wec5U3Bnca<\/a>\u00a0for the veterinary science academy and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/5TNYM5wjwh\">https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/5TNYM5wjwh<\/a>\u00a0for the animal science academy.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Become a 4-H Tick Project Mentor!<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We are looking for volunteers to guide youth in learning about ticks and community science through the 4-H Tick Project.<\/p>\n<p>Mentors will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Facilitate hands-on learning experiences through 4-H activities in classrooms, after-school programs, and\/or community events.<\/li>\n<li>Model tick collection protocols and identification techniques.<\/li>\n<li>Share best practices for tick safety with young people.<\/li>\n<li>Make a valuable contribution to their communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No prior experience with tick science is required.\u00a0The training will provide all the necessary knowledge and resources. This opportunity requires volunteers to work with educators and youth in various learning environments, including outdoors in tick habitat.<\/p>\n<p>For more details and to register for the training, please visit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/tick-project\/volunteer\/\">extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/tick-project\/volunteer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The deadline to register for the training is March 30, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Do You Know Someone Who is Interested in Becoming a 4-H Volunteer? Tell them about Start Your 4-H Journey!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming Maine\u00a04-H\u00a0volunteers on February 21 &amp; 28\u00a0from 12 &#8211; 1 p.m. \u201cStart\u00a0Your\u00a04-H\u00a0Volunteer\u00a0Journey\u201d will provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension\u00a04-H\u00a0youth development program through four short e-Learning modules. Attendees will also participate in an experimental learning activity, learn about the key aspects of positive youth development, and be introduced to ages and stages of youth. The two one-hour virtual sessions will wrap up with an outline of next steps and an introduction to a county staff contact to help with the application process if desired.<\/p>\n<p>Registration is required. The sessions are free. 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