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Washington County 4-H’ers showcase talents in annual photography contest

Machias, Maine — The creativity and dedication of local 4-H youth were on full display this year as part of the annual Washington County 4-H Photography Contest. Open to all enrolled 4-H members, the contest encourages participants to develop communication and expressive arts skills through photography. This year’s entries captured everything from the quiet beauty […]

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UMaine Extension hosts Field Day at Blueberry Hill Farm in Jonesboro

Jonesboro, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host the annual Blueberry Hill Farm Field Day on Wednesday, June 26, 2025, at Blueberry Hill Farm, 1643 US-1 in Jonesboro. This free event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is open to all wild blueberry growers, agricultural professionals and community members interested […]

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Representative Will Tuell (right) presents Cindy Griffin with a legislative sentiment. Griffin was the 2025 recipient of the Norman W. Duzen Community Service Award.

Washington County Extension Association recognizes volunteers at annual meeting

Machias, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension hosted its annual meeting of the Washington County Extension Association (WCEA) on Saturday, May 31 at UMaine Machias. This year’s program featured highlights from national 4-H trips and a volunteer award ceremony. During the WCEA annual meeting, members and residents voted on the 2026 budget and a […]

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Washington County Americorps service member will speak about the interdependence of living things at Eastern Maine ROOTS Conference

Machias, Maine — AmeriCorps member Rowen Luuring will deliver the keynote address at the Eastern Maine Regional Opportunities for Ocean, Timber and Soil (ROOTS) Conference on March 22 at the University of Maine at Machias.  Luuring’s presentation, entitled Our Role in the Interdependence of All Living Things, will kick off the daylong event featuring industry […]

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Egg-cellent Futures: UMaine Extension 4-H Helps Youth Crack into the Egg Business 

Orono, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H in Hancock and Washington counties are offering a year-long Egg Business Project for youth ages 11-18. The project provides youth and their families an opportunity to learn about business, entrepreneurship, record keeping, animal husbandry and more, potentially resulting in additional income for youth and their families. […]

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Washington County Extension 4-H offers seasonal craft pop-up in Calais

Calais, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension Washington County 4-H is offering a seasonal craft pop-up on Saturday, December 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Calais Free Library, 9 Union Street. Back by popular demand, 4-H Professional Gabby Brodek, along with a 4-H volunteer, will lead youth through several seasonal craft […]

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