{"id":11993,"date":"2026-06-05T12:16:54","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T16:16:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/?page_id=11993"},"modified":"2026-06-05T15:30:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T19:30:27","slug":"june-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/june-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"June 4-H Newsletter 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><b><a id=\"dates\"><\/a>Dates To Know<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">June 30th: <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2018\/08\/Combined-Animal-Approval-with-Lease.pdf\">Animal Approval Forms<\/a> Due To County Office<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">June 29 &#8211; July 2: United Tastes of America Program, 10:00am &#8211; 12:00 pm<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">July 6 &#8211; August 7: <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/2026\/05\/28\/register-now-for-the-2026-4-h-summer-learning-series\/\">Maine 4-H Summer Learning Series<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">July 6: Tri County Camp Day Registration Opens<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">July 7: Sheep Clinic, 12:00 pm<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">July 17: Northern Maine Fair Clean Up day 9:00 am &#8211; 2:00 pm<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">July 29: <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/WBNXii5exPsWuL7t5\">Registration Deadline for Northern Maine Fair Demo Ex &amp; Livestock Shows<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">August 2: NM Fair Exhibit Hall Drop Off 12:00 pm &#8211; 4:00 pm<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">August 3: NM Fair Exhibit Hall Drop Off 9:00 am &#8211; 1:00 pm<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">August 5 &#8211; 9: Northern Maine Fair (see fair schedule below for details)<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">September 12: Tri-county Camp Day<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">September 30: <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/volunteers\/project-records\/\">Project Records<\/a> Due to the County Office<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">November 7: Maine 4-H Volunteer Summit\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><b><a id=\"county\"><\/a>County News<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b><a id=\"registrations\"><\/a>Important Reminders: Registrations and Forms Needed\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"approval\"><\/a>4-H Animal Approval &amp; Lease Forms Due June 30th!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Summer is officially here, which means fair season is just around the corner! We know you\u2019ve been working hard with your animals, but before you can enter the show ring, there is one crucial step left to complete: paperwork.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>All 4-H Animal Approval Forms and Lease Forms must be submitted to the County Extension Office by June 30th.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Who Needs to File:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> These forms are required for <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">any<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> livestock animal (including leased animals) that youth hope to show in 4-H events this year (this include county, state, and out of state shows). If it might step foot in the ring, it needs a form!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Lease Forms:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> If you are leasing your show animal this year, your official lease forms are due at the exact same time.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Where to Find Forms: Animal Approval &amp; Lease forms are available at this link. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2018\/08\/Combined-Animal-Approval-with-Lease.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2018\/08\/Combined-Animal-Approval-with-Lease.pdf<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Where to Submit:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Turn your completed and signed paperwork into the county office via email to <\/span><a href=\"mailto:email.dow@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">emily.dow@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or by mail or in person to UMCE Houlton Office 18 Military St. Houlton ME 04730 or UMCE Presque Isle Office 57 Houlton Rd. Presque Isle ME 04769.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are a club member, forms are due to club leaders prior to the 30th and your leader will submit the forms to the county office.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Strict Deadline:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Please mark your calendars! <\/span><b>Exceptions will not be made for late submissions.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> To ensure your hard work pays off this season, please double-check your forms and get them turned in on time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have any questions or need help filling out your forms, don&#8217;t hesitate to reach out to the county office before the deadline. Let&#8217;s make this a fantastic and successful show season!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/fair-info\/\"><strong>Northern Maine Fair information<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a id=\"fair\"><\/a>June is the best time to start preparing for the fair.\u00a0 As members are wrapping up school and diving head first into summer fun, take a few minutes to make a plan for how those activities can help them get a head start on fair preparations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12020 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/fair-schedule-2026-1024x791.png\" alt=\"2026 Northern Maine Fair Schedule, \" width=\"1024\" height=\"791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/fair-schedule-2026-1024x791.png 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/fair-schedule-2026-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/fair-schedule-2026-768x594.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/fair-schedule-2026-1536x1187.png 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/fair-schedule-2026-105x81.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/fair-schedule-2026-317x245.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/fair-schedule-2026-423x327.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/fair-schedule-2026-634x490.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/fair-schedule-2026-846x654.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/fair-schedule-2026-951x735.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/fair-schedule-2026-1268x980.png 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/fair-schedule-2026.png 1999w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><a id=\"information\"><\/a>Information:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Exhibit Hall &amp; Contest Handbook: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1UgvLYVbPAFU0v-NJZJj_U4BY4e3dijZ5SDDARWlyMTM\/edit?usp=drive_link\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1UgvLYVbPAFU0v-NJZJj_U4BY4e3dijZ5SDDARWlyMTM\/edit?usp=drive_link<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Livestock Handbook: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/10IyShhUz4MG75cnMNKfnZJKrWuea5nKI46GVWGEyCTM\/edit?usp=drive_link\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/10IyShhUz4MG75cnMNKfnZJKrWuea5nKI46GVWGEyCTM\/edit?usp=drive_link<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some events require prior registration, please check the handbook.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Any 4-H\u2019er bringing livestock on to the fairgrounds must complete the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2018\/08\/Combined-Animal-Approval-with-Lease.pdf\">animal approval form<\/a> ,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> no later than June 30th.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2018\/08\/Combined-Animal-Approval-with-Lease.pdf\">Animal lease form<\/a> must be submitted with the approval form for any leased animals.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sheep and goats must have scrapie tags to pass state vet inspections.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Little Farmers is always looking for help.\u00a0 This is a great opportunity for community service hours or a community service project.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"clean\"><\/a>Fair Clean-Up &amp; Info Meeting: July 17th<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Let\u2019s get our spaces fair-ready! All members, volunteers, and families are invited to help us spruce up our spaces on the fair grounds and go over plans and questions for this year\u2019s Northern Maine Fair.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0Details:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>When:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> July 17th, 9:00 AM \u2013 2:00 PM<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Where:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Northern Maine Fairgrounds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Our Priorities:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> We are focusing our energy on <\/span><b>painting the 4-H office<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><b>deep cleaning the food booth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (with extra projects if time allows). We will also use this time to run through information, complete show and event registrations, and ask questions regarding fair.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Members age 9+ are welcome to be dropped off, cloverbuds must attend with an adult.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>What to Bring &amp; Wear:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wear <\/span><b>old clothes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> that can handle dirt and paint.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Extra buckets, rags, and paintbrushes are highly appreciated\u2014but <\/span><b>your helping hands are the BEST thing you can bring!<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Many hands make light work.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Whether you can stay the whole time or just drop in for an hour, we would love to have you. See you there!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"northern\"><\/a>Northern Maine Fair Registrations Due July 29th!\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To help our county staff create the best possible experience for our youth, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/WBNXii5exPsWuL7t5\"><b>all Intent to Participate forms and Show Registrations must be submitted by July 29th.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These forms are required for anyone planning to hit the livestock ring and the horse arena at the Northern Maine Fair, and they play a massive role in helping our staff plan logistics, order ribbons, and organize schedules.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here are the links you need:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Event, Contest, and Livestock Show Intent Form: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/WBNXii5exPsWuL7t5\"><b>https:\/\/forms.gle\/WBNXii5exPsWuL7t5<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Horse Show Registration Form:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/vBJdTCyZFBi8MDJF9\"><b>https:\/\/forms.gle\/vBJdTCyZFBi8MDJF9<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>No Pressure, Just Planning!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0 Please note that completing the <\/span><b>Intent to Participate form does not commit youth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to any specific events. If plans change, that is completely okay! We look at these forms as a way to help us prepare behind the scenes, and a great opportunity for members and families to sit down together and think about all the fun ways they might want to participate in the fair this year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Don\u2019t wait until the last minute\u2014sit down with the fair schedule and handbooks, and get those forms submitted by <\/span><b>July 29th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have any questions about which events or contests are right for you, reach out to the county office. We are always here to help!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-12024 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/united-tastes-300x164.jpg\" alt=\"graphic map of the united states\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/united-tastes-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/united-tastes-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/united-tastes-105x57.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/united-tastes-317x173.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/united-tastes-423x231.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/united-tastes-634x346.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/united-tastes-846x462.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/united-tastes-951x519.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/united-tastes.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><a id=\"united\"><\/a>United Tastes of America<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This 4-H program celebrates the United States\u2019 250th Birthday by exploring the agriculture that feeds our county. Youth will prepare and taste iconic regional dishes from across the country and connect the legacy of American agriculture with the diverse flavors that define our nation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Program Dates: June 29 &#8211; July 2nd, 10:00 am &#8211; 12:00 pm<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Open to grade 3+ completed<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Location: Easton Rec Hall<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cost: $5.00<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Contact Hillary Hallett, Easton Rec Director &amp; 4-H Leader to register. Email: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:recreation@eastonme.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\" data-rich-links=\"{&quot;per_n&quot;:&quot;recreation@eastonme.com&quot;,&quot;per_e&quot;:&quot;recreation@eastonme.com&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;person&quot;}\">recreation@eastonme.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or 207-488-6601\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b><a id=\"member\"><\/a>Member News<\/b><\/h3>\n<h3><b><a id=\"council\"><\/a>Council Corner<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-12026 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/council-corner-june-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"2 youth standing with a calf in a pen\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/council-corner-june-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/council-corner-june-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/council-corner-june-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/council-corner-june-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/council-corner-june-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/council-corner-june-1-105x105.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/council-corner-june-1-317x317.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/council-corner-june-1-423x423.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/council-corner-june-1-634x634.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/council-corner-june-1-846x846.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/council-corner-june-1-951x951.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/council-corner-june-1-1268x1268.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/council-corner-june-1-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/council-corner-june-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-12027 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/council-corner-june-2-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"2 youth holding a sign by the road advertising 4-H\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/council-corner-june-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/council-corner-june-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/council-corner-june-2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/council-corner-june-2-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/council-corner-june-2-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/council-corner-june-2-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/council-corner-june-2-634x845.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/council-corner-june-2-846x1128.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/council-corner-june-2-951x1268.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/council-corner-june-2-1268x1691.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/council-corner-june-2.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Three members of the Aroostook 4-H Youth Council gathered at Houlton Tractor Supply to share information about 4-H membership and opportunities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><b><a id=\"senior\"><\/a>Senior Scholarship Awards\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-12013 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/kadence-senior-pic-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"senior picture of a girl sitting in the grass\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/kadence-senior-pic-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/kadence-senior-pic-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/kadence-senior-pic-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/kadence-senior-pic-105x70.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/kadence-senior-pic-317x211.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/kadence-senior-pic-423x282.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/kadence-senior-pic-634x423.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/kadence-senior-pic-846x564.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/kadence-senior-pic-951x634.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/kadence-senior-pic.jpg 1086w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/>It is with pleasure that we announce Aroostook 4-H Senior, <\/span><b>Kadence McDougal <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">as the recipient of not one, but three 4-H scholarships, celebrating her outstanding achievements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kadence will receive:<br \/>\n<\/span><b>The Aroostook County 4-H Wilma Winslow Scholarship<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, for <\/span><b>$500<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. This scholarship recognizes contributions and dedication to the Aroostook County 4-H program.<br \/>\n<\/span><b>The Wild Mustang 4-H Scholarship<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, for <\/span><b>$1,200<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, based on high school merit, leadership, years of enrollment in 4-H, and dedication to equine projects.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">And finally, Kadence has also received the statewide <\/span><b>Maine 4-H Scholarship<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> from the Maine 4-H Foundation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>She will be attending the University of Maine at Presque Isle in the fall for a Pre-Vet undergraduate and continuing the management of Crown Equestrian in Caribou.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b><a id=\"easton\"><\/a>Easton After School Club<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In May we &#8220;went&#8221; to China and tried CongeeWe also played two games from the country and they were both fun!<\/span><\/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-11993 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/newsletter\/june-2026\/easton-june-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/easton-june-3-225x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"two youth playing\" 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\/>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12033 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/Copy-of-Birthday-1024x732.png\" alt=\"Happy birthday to our 4-Her's born in June\" width=\"1024\" height=\"732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/Copy-of-Birthday-1024x732.png 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/Copy-of-Birthday-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/Copy-of-Birthday-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/Copy-of-Birthday-1536x1097.png 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/Copy-of-Birthday-105x75.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/Copy-of-Birthday-317x226.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/Copy-of-Birthday-423x302.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/Copy-of-Birthday-634x453.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/Copy-of-Birthday-846x604.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/Copy-of-Birthday-951x679.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/Copy-of-Birthday-1268x906.png 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/06\/Copy-of-Birthday.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"state\"><\/a>State 4-H News<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>June, 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong> <a id=\"learning\"><\/a>Register Now for the 2026 4-H Summer Learning Series<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Registration is now open for this year\u2019s 4-H Summer Learning Series, our largest offering of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">virtual programming, and will open to the general public on June 5, 2026. Workshops will <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">cover a range of topics \u2013 favorites like Adulting 101 and Dissect and Detect, as well as loads <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">of new areas: Intro to Game Lab, Mission to Mars, and all sorts of other topics. Workshops <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">will run from July 6 to August 7, 2026. Find out more on the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/2026\/05\/28\/register-now-for-the-2026-4-h-summer-learning-series\/\">4-H Summer Learning website.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/2026\/05\/28\/sea-dogs-for-4-h\/\"><strong> Sea Dogs for 4-H<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a id=\"dogs\"><\/a>The Maine 4-H Foundation has purchased a group of Sea Dogs tickets for Cooper Flagg <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bobble Head night on Wed, Aug 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM. They will be given away in pairs <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">through a raffle.\u00a0 If you are a\u00a0 4-H member, or young person involved with our camp and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">learning centers, or online 4-H virtual learning, and want to put your name in for the drawing, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">please email Julie Hart at <a href=\"mailto:julie@themagiclantern.org\">julie@themagiclantern.org<\/a>. Please provide your name and contact <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">information in the email.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please submit your name by June 15 th . We will hold the drawing on June 17 th , and then <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">tickets will be mailed to the winners.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong> <a id=\"alfond\"><\/a>The Alfond Grant<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hey there! Do you have a child or grandchild born in Maine on or after January 1, 2013? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Guess what? They&#8217;ve got something special called a $500 Alfond Grant waiting for them!\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(The Grant was also available on a more limited basis from 2008 to 2012).\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Alfond Grant is a jumpstart for a child\u2019s education after high school. By the time they <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">graduate high school, their Alfond Grant could be worth up to $2,000!\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The great part is that the Alfond Grant can be used for all sorts of education, such as college, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">trade school, or even certificates. And it can be used in Maine as well as outside the state.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Curious to know more? Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextgenforme.com\/grants-for-maine-residents\/alfond-grant\/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=performancemax&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=20283382745&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADlOi0vKHFVIrZ4CXUq7xzokd_UaG&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwxITRBhBYEiwA6mZm7fu8_Y-C-UiyhQ1CA9TSxBQ24eAHySJcQdQc0MX_9EB2zTP_qyLTnxoClrIQAvD_BwE\">www.MyAlfondGrant.org<\/a> to get all the details. This grant is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">just the beginning of exciting possibilities for your child&#8217;s future education!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/2026\/05\/01\/animal-science-challenge\/\"><strong> Animal Science Challenge<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a id=\"animal\"><\/a>The Maine 4-H Foundation is offering a challenge to 4-H animal science committees and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">programs. The Foundation will match up to $3,000 per committee to support animal science <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">programs and educational programs. A 1 to 1 match will be made for current and past <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">donors, and 1:2 matches for new donors. Questions can be asked by contacting Susan <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Jennings at 207.615.7300, or email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:maine4hfoundation@gmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">maine4hfoundation@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong> <a id=\"hancock\"><\/a>Hancock County June Jamboree<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">June Jamboree is back for another exciting weekend, and you\u2019re invited! The 2026 June <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Jamboree will be held on June 12-13 at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds in Hancock County. 4-Hers <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">can plan to camp with us on the fairgrounds on the 12th, and wake ready to participate in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">fun-filled workshops and activities on the 13th! Workshops will include hands-on crafts, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">engineering, and animal science. The \u201cAnytime Science\u201d and \u201cAnytime Craft\u201d tables will run <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">between workshops all day on Saturday, June 13 \u2013 be sure to stop by to explore! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Registration will open to enrolled 4-H members on May 11th. Workshops are first-come, first-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">served, so don\u2019t delay! The public may begin registering on May 18th. Registration closes <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">June 6th, so don&#8217;t forget to sign up!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong> <a id=\"fryeburg\"><\/a>Fryeburg Market Lamb Intent Forms Due June 5, 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Intent forms for Fryeburg Fair market lambs are now available online. Market Lambs must be <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">owned and in possession of 4-H\u2019er by June 1, 2026, and must be a castrated male. In order <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">to be eligible for participation, 4-H members must meet the following requirements: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Send Intent to Sell Form, original bill of sale\/value of lamb statement, and\u00a0 pictures of your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">animal (front and side view) to your county office by June 5th.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Animal approval forms for lambs must include the scrapie tag number and list \u201cFryeburg <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sale\u201d as the show class.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Additional requirements as well as the fillable online form can be found online on our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/2026\/03\/31\/fryeburg-market-lamb-intent-forms-due-june-5-2026\/\">Fryeburg Fair information page<\/a>. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information please contact Sadee Mehuren at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">207.342.5971; <a href=\"mailto:sadee.mehuren@maine.edu\">sadee.mehuren@maine.edu<\/a> or the State 4-H Office at 207.581.3877.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong> <a id=\"steer\"><\/a>4-H Working Steer Tryout Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The show season is fast approaching! Working steer ESE intent forms (due May 1st), <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">volunteer interest forms, team member guidelines, and apprentice guidelines are all available <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">one at <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/2026\/03\/31\/4-h-working-steer-tryout-information\/\">extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/working-steer\/.<\/a> The dates for team tryouts are listed below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ESE Working Steer Tryouts:<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">June 14, 2026 at Windsor Fairgrounds<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">July 11, 2026, Ossipee Valley Fair<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">August 13, 2026, Skowhegan Fair<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have any questions, please contact Hillary Arsenault, ESE coordinator, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">at <a href=\"mailto:maineworkingsteer@gmail.com\">maineworkingsteer@gmail.com<\/a>; 207.592.3320 or Sadee Mehuren <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">at <a href=\"mailto:sadee.mehuren@maine.edu\">sadee.mehuren@maine.edu<\/a>; 207.342.5971<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/2026\/03\/31\/new-4-h-rabbit-and-poultry-opportunity\/\"><strong>New 4-H Rabbit and Poultry Opportunity!<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a id=\"rabbit\"><\/a>4-H members now have an exciting new opportunity to showcase their skills at The Big E&#8217;s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">first 4-H Rabbit &amp;amp; Poultry Show! Open to youth ages 12 and above, this event is a great <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">way to learn new skills, compete in regional 4-H shows, and connect with others who share <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">an interest in rabbits and poultry.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Participants can look forward to a variety of engaging activities, including breed shows, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">showmanship competitions, agility contests, and more. Whether you\u2019re experienced or just <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">getting started, this event offers something for everyone. Interested in participating or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">learning more? Be sure to complete the interest form.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information please contact Sadee Mehuren at 207.342.5971 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">or <a href=\"mailto:sadee.mehuren@maine.edu\">sadee.mehuren@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"volunteer\"><\/a>June 2026 4-H Volunteer Corner: Your corner for connection, tips, and tricks!\u00a0 Developmental Relationships<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What are Developmental Relationships?\u00a0 These are positive connections between youth <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">and caring adults that provide a foundation for growth, fostering trust, warmth, and mutual <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">respect. The caring, consistent connections that you engage in with 4-H members help youth <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">grow. By building a relationship of trust, such relationships can give young people the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">encouragement and guidance they need to succeed. 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