{"id":6438,"date":"2025-06-06T18:24:20","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T18:24:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/?p=6438"},"modified":"2026-04-24T19:22:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T19:22:13","slug":"june-2025-4h-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/2025\/06\/06\/june-2025-4h-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"June 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>June 2025<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>June 2:<\/strong> 4-H Summer Learning Series registration open to all youth<\/li>\n<li><strong>June 5:<\/strong> Fryeburg Fair 4-H Market Lamb Intent forms due<\/li>\n<li><strong>June 8:<\/strong> 4-H Sheep and Goat Clinic<\/li>\n<li><strong>June 30:<\/strong> Last day to submit the 4-H Annual Index Survey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>July 2025<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>July 7:<\/strong> Adulting 101 Begins<\/li>\n<li><strong>July 18-20:<\/strong> State 4-H Dairy Show<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>August 2025:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>August 17, 1:00-4:00 PM:<\/strong> And\/Sag 4-H Open House<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Information on these opportunities (and more) 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 wp-image-6460\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/June-2025-4-H-Newsletter-Header-1.png\" alt=\"Header with photo of sprouting plants, captioned June 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/June-2025-4-H-Newsletter-Header-1.png 675w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/June-2025-4-H-Newsletter-Header-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/June-2025-4-H-Newsletter-Header-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/June-2025-4-H-Newsletter-Header-1-105x105.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/June-2025-4-H-Newsletter-Header-1-317x317.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/June-2025-4-H-Newsletter-Header-1-423x423.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/June-2025-4-H-Newsletter-Header-1-634x634.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/June-2025-4-H-Newsletter-Header-1-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/June-2025-4-H-Newsletter-Header-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/June-2025-4-H-Newsletter-Header-1-32x32.png 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Happy Summer! As the temperature ramps up, so is 4-H programming. There&#8217;s lots to see in this month&#8217;s newsletter, make sure you don&#8217;t miss out!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Congratulations!<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">We&#8217;re sending a big congratulations to our 8 And\/Sag 4-H members graduating from high school this year.<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">We are proud of all you have accomplished with 4-H and beyond!<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">Fadumo A.<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">Gamana A.<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">Temra A.<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">Cora B.<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">Fadumo H.<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">Lily K.<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">Tartila N.<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">Pyro S.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6440 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/Congrats-grads-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"4-H logo wearing a graduation cap, captioned Congratulations Class of 2025\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/Congrats-grads-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/Congrats-grads-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/Congrats-grads-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/Congrats-grads-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/Congrats-grads-1-105x105.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/Congrats-grads-1-317x317.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/Congrats-grads-1-423x423.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/Congrats-grads-1-634x634.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/Congrats-grads-1-846x846.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/Congrats-grads-1-951x951.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/Congrats-grads-1-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/Congrats-grads-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/Congrats-grads-1-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/Congrats-grads-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/div>\n<h3>Mark your calendars!<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">Sunday, August 17th we&#8217;ll be holding a 4-H Open House at the And\/Sag Extension Office!<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">This event will be a time for current members to gather and share their projects\/experiences with 4-H, for the public to learn what 4-H has to offer in And\/Sag counties, and for potential volunteers to explore starting a 4-H club!<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">All are invited, more details will be coming soon. Love event planning? Contact Laura!<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><a href=\"mailto:laura.personette@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">laura.personette@maine.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6441 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/open-house-2025-save-the-date-300x300.png\" alt=\"Flyer that reads 4-H Open House Sunday, August 17 from 1-4 PM. Save the date.\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/open-house-2025-save-the-date-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/open-house-2025-save-the-date-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/open-house-2025-save-the-date-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/open-house-2025-save-the-date-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/open-house-2025-save-the-date-105x105.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/open-house-2025-save-the-date-317x317.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/open-house-2025-save-the-date-423x423.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/open-house-2025-save-the-date-634x634.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/open-house-2025-save-the-date-846x846.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/open-house-2025-save-the-date-951x951.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/open-house-2025-save-the-date-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/open-house-2025-save-the-date-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/open-house-2025-save-the-date-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/open-house-2025-save-the-date.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/div>\n<h3>Coming Soon!<\/h3>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">A new 6-session Cloverbud SPIN club is coming to Lisbon this summer! The club will be open to all youth ages 5 &#8211; 9, current 4-H membership is not necessary to attend. More details coming soon.<\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6442\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/Native-v.-Invasive-Flyer-Summer-2025-1024x775.png\" alt=\"Graphic that reads Plant Showdown: Native Vs Invasive. A new cloverbud SPIN club in Lisbon.\" width=\"500\" height=\"378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/Native-v.-Invasive-Flyer-Summer-2025-1024x775.png 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/Native-v.-Invasive-Flyer-Summer-2025-300x227.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/Native-v.-Invasive-Flyer-Summer-2025-768x581.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/Native-v.-Invasive-Flyer-Summer-2025-1536x1162.png 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/Native-v.-Invasive-Flyer-Summer-2025-105x79.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/Native-v.-Invasive-Flyer-Summer-2025-317x240.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/Native-v.-Invasive-Flyer-Summer-2025-423x320.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/Native-v.-Invasive-Flyer-Summer-2025-634x480.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/Native-v.-Invasive-Flyer-Summer-2025-846x640.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/Native-v.-Invasive-Flyer-Summer-2025-951x720.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/Native-v.-Invasive-Flyer-Summer-2025-1268x959.png 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/Native-v.-Invasive-Flyer-Summer-2025.png 1545w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,500px\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h3>4-H Summer Learning Series \u2013 Register Now!<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6430 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/Summer-Learning--791x1024.png\" alt=\"Summer Learning Series Flyer. All information in above text.\" width=\"450\" height=\"583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/Summer-Learning--791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/Summer-Learning--232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/Summer-Learning--768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/Summer-Learning--1187x1536.png 1187w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/Summer-Learning--105x136.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/Summer-Learning--317x410.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/Summer-Learning--423x548.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/Summer-Learning--634x821.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/Summer-Learning--846x1095.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/Summer-Learning--951x1231.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/Summer-Learning--1268x1641.png 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/05\/Summer-Learning-.png 1545w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Maine 4-H is back with another exciting year of hands-on virtual programming with the 4-H Summer Learning Series!<\/p>\n<p>There are workshops for all age ranges!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/summer-learning\/workshops\/ages-5-8\/\"><strong>Cloverbuds<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>can check out barnyard animals or animals under the sea!\u00a0 Go from the garden to the kitchen to learning about the weather!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/summer-learning\/workshops\/ages-9-11\/\"><strong>Youth ages 9 &#8211; 11<\/strong><\/a> have lots of fun opportunities too!\u00a0 From a day at the spa to designing a flood-resistant community, or go from embroidering a design to dissecting a squid or an owl pellet!\u00a0 There are so many diverse options!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/summer-learning\/workshops\/12-and-up\/\"><strong>Ages 12 and up<\/strong><\/a> have plenty to do as well! Adulting 101 is back for another year of building relationships and learning life skills!\u00a0 You could also learn to paint Ukrainian eggs, or boost your babysitting skills.<\/p>\n<p>Registration opens for enrolled Maine 4-H members Friday, May 23, 2025, and then to all youth starting June 2.\u00a0 Registration is first-come, first-serve \u2013 so sign up soon!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine-extension.formtitan.com\/ftproject\/4Hsummerlearning\"><strong>Register On Our Websie Now<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Adulting 101 is Back!<\/h3>\n<p>This summer we&#8217;re going to start packing our bags to hit the road to\u00a0adulthood. Join teens from across the\u00a0state\u00a0in this virtual series designed to introduce real world skills necessary for #adulting.<\/p>\n<p>Registration opens May 23rd through the Summer Learning Series, open to all Maine youth ages 13 to 18, and closes June 10 on the event webpage: <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/summer-learning\/\">https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/summer-learning\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6457\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/Adulting-101-2025-Image-of-a-backpack-with-items-above-to-be-packed_-a-map-a-notebook-first-aid-kit-keys-money-resume-and-credit-card-3.png\" alt=\"Adulting 101 flyer, all information stated above\" width=\"350\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/Adulting-101-2025-Image-of-a-backpack-with-items-above-to-be-packed_-a-map-a-notebook-first-aid-kit-keys-money-resume-and-credit-card-3.png 450w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/Adulting-101-2025-Image-of-a-backpack-with-items-above-to-be-packed_-a-map-a-notebook-first-aid-kit-keys-money-resume-and-credit-card-3-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/Adulting-101-2025-Image-of-a-backpack-with-items-above-to-be-packed_-a-map-a-notebook-first-aid-kit-keys-money-resume-and-credit-card-3-105x88.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/Adulting-101-2025-Image-of-a-backpack-with-items-above-to-be-packed_-a-map-a-notebook-first-aid-kit-keys-money-resume-and-credit-card-3-317x266.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/Adulting-101-2025-Image-of-a-backpack-with-items-above-to-be-packed_-a-map-a-notebook-first-aid-kit-keys-money-resume-and-credit-card-3-423x354.png 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,350px\" \/>For more information or to request reasonable accommodation, contact 207.324.2814; <a href=\"mailto:erin.mcdonald1@maine.edu\">mcdonald1@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Wednesdays, July 9, 16, 23, and 30<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 4:00-5:30 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Virtual over Zoom<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 12 and up<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong><a id=\"#county\"><\/a>Club News<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><a id=\"mm\"><\/a>Midcoast Mainers<\/h3>\n<h4>May 18 &#8211; Plant Sale Sign Making<\/h4>\n<p>This month we designed the signs for the plant sale. We made four sign, two for each place. Our plant sales [were] on May 31st and June 1st.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8211; Kami, Club Reporter<\/em><\/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: 33%;\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-6438 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><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\/06\/06\/june-2025-4h-newsletter\/mm-june-2025-sign-deco-1\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Sign-Deco-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Three kids decorating a handmade poster.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Sign-Deco-1.png 750w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Sign-Deco-1-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Sign-Deco-1-105x140.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Sign-Deco-1-317x423.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Sign-Deco-1-423x564.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Sign-Deco-1-634x845.png 634w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,750px\" \/><\/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\/06\/06\/june-2025-4h-newsletter\/mm-june-2025-sign-deco-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Sign-Deco-2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Kids making plant sale posters.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Sign-Deco-2.png 750w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Sign-Deco-2-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Sign-Deco-2-105x140.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Sign-Deco-2-317x423.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Sign-Deco-2-423x564.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Sign-Deco-2-634x845.png 634w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,750px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl>\n\t\t\t<br style='clear: both' \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h4>May 31-June 1st Farmers&#8217; Gate Market and The Earley Farm &amp; Nursery<\/h4>\n<p>We had a successful plant sale this year! Thank you so much to our sponsors Steadfast Stables and Trails, Topsham Fair and Keili M. Gilzow Stowell and also to our sale site locations: Farmers&#8217; Gate Market and The Earley Farm &amp; Nursery. Also a big thank you to our friends, family and community for their generosity!<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8211; Kami, Club Reporter<\/em><\/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-6438 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\/06\/06\/june-2025-4h-newsletter\/mm-june-2025-plant-sale-1\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Midcoast Mainers banner hung on a porch\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-1-105x79.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-1-317x238.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-1-423x317.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-1-634x476.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-1-846x635.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-1-951x713.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-1-500x375.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1000px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><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\/06\/06\/june-2025-4h-newsletter\/mm-june-2025-plant-sale-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Kids posing with a plant sale table\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-2-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-2-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-2-105x79.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-2-317x238.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-2-423x317.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-2-634x476.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-2-846x635.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-2-951x713.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-2-500x375.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1000px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl>\n\t\t\t<br style='clear: both' \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .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-3 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .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-3' class='gallery galleryid-6438 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\/06\/06\/june-2025-4h-newsletter\/mm-june-2025-plant-sale-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-3.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Several sprouting plants on a table\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-3.png 1000w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-3-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-3-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-3-105x79.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-3-317x238.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-3-423x317.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-3-634x476.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-3-846x635.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-3-951x713.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-3-500x375.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1000px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><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\/06\/06\/june-2025-4h-newsletter\/mm-june-2025-plant-sale-4\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-4.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Kids standing behind a plant sale table\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-4.png 1000w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-4-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-4-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-4-105x79.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-4-317x238.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-4-423x317.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-4-634x476.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-4-846x635.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-4-951x713.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/androscoggin-sagadahoc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/MM-June-2025-Plant-Sale-4-500x375.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1000px\" \/><\/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>Skip the Stress &#8211; Get Info College with 4-H Direct Admission<\/h3>\n<p>Great news for Maine 4-H high school juniors and seniors: applying to college just got a whole lot easier. With\u00a0<strong>4-H Direct Admissions<\/strong>, you can be\u00a0<strong>automatically considered for admission to all seven of Maine\u2019s Public Universities<\/strong>\u2014no Common App, no test scores, no essays, no recommendations, and\u00a0<strong>no application fees<\/strong>\u00a0required!<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re enrolled in any 4-H program in Maine, you&#8217;re eligible. Just\u00a0<strong>click to opt in<\/strong>, and we\u2019ll take care of the rest.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.edu\/students\/4-h-opt-in\/\"><strong>Click here to opt in. We will do the rest. <\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.edu\/students\/direct-admissions-for-4h-students\/\"><strong>Click here to learn more about 4-H Direct Admissions <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is your future\u2014made simple. #BeyondReady<\/p>\n<h3>Save the Date! 4-H Sheep and Goat Clinic<\/h3>\n<p>Maine 4-H is hosting a sheep and goat clinic on June 8th! Join us at the Cumberland County Fairgrounds for a day of hands on learning. Workshops will be for both new and experienced project members and you don\u2019t need an animal to participate. Registration details will be available soon.<\/p>\n<h3>Make Your Voice Heard &#8211; 4-H Annual Index Survey Now Open!<\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019re inviting youth ages 12\u201318 to take part in the National 4-H Annual Index Survey\u2014a brief, 8-minute survey that helps measure the impact of 4-H across the country. By participating, your child\u2019s voice will help shape the future of 4-H in Maine and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>Survey Deadline: June 30, 2025<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/4hcouncil.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_envLlXgHZyRJGXs\">Take the survey on our website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>By submitting the survey, you\u2019re giving permission for your child to participate. Youth can choose to stop the survey at any time.\u00a0Let\u2019s make sure Maine youth are represented\u2014thank you for supporting this important effort!<\/p>\n<h3>2025 ESE Working Steer Information<\/h3>\n<p>The 2025 4-H ESE Working Steer Tryout information as well as updated team information can be found online at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/working-steer\/\">extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/working-steer\/<\/a>. New this year are ESE Working Steer Intent forms, updated tryout requirements, team apprentice guidelines, and volunteer interest forms.\u00a0If you have any questions, please contact Hillary Arsenault, ESE coordinator, at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:maineworkingsteer@gmail.com\">maineworkingsteer@gmail.com<\/a>; 207-592-3320 or Sadee Mehuren at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sadee.mehuren@maine.edu\">sadee.mehuren@maine.edu<\/a>; 207.342.5971.<\/p>\n<h3>Save the Date: Maine 4-H State Dairy Show July 18-20<\/h3>\n<p>The Maine State 4-H Dairy Show will be held on July 18-20th at the Windsor Fairgrounds. All 4-H dairy project members are invited to attend. There will be a grilled cheese cookoff, a milkshake making contest, and a fitting contest on Saturday followed by a show on Sunday. 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