LISBON FALLS, Maine — The 4-H Youth Development Program in Androscoggin and Sagadahoc counties, a part of University of Maine Cooperative Extension, will be offering a Family STEM Club on Thursdays in November and December from 4–5:15 p.m. at the Androscoggin/Sagadahoc Extension Office, 24 Main Street in Lisbon Falls. During the sessions, youth and their […]
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BOOTHBAY, Maine –University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and Maine Landscape and Nursery Association (MELNA) will co-present the Fall Education Day from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Thursday, October 1 at the Bosarge Family Education Center, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, 105 Botanical Gardens Drive in Boothbay. The day features garden tours with staff horticulturists […]
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BOOTHBAY, Maine – University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer two Greenhouse Education Program workshops Saturday, October 17, at the Bosarge Education Center at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, 105 Botanical Gardens Drive, Boothbay. Basics/Refresher of Greenhouse Technology begins at 12:30 p.m. and Greenhouse Lighting begins at 3 p.m. The workshops are designed for home gardeners, […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a beginner-friendly webinar on greenhouse technology for growers and gardeners on Tuesday, October 6 from 6–7:15 p.m. “Basics of Greenhouse Technology” will introduce the fundamentals of greenhouse systems and how they can extend the growing season, improve crop quality and make growing more reliable in Maine’s variable climate. […]
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SKOWHEGAN, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a Small Ruminant Parasite Management Intensive on Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Somerset County Extension Office, 7 County Drive in Skowhegan. Participants will gain hands-on experience with parasite identification and management techniques while learning strategies to improve herd […]
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OLD TOWN, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will hold a hands-on tractor workshop on Monday, September 28, 2026, from 2:30–6 p.m. at the UMaine Roger’s Farm, 914 Bennoch Road in Old Town. The goal of the workshop is to offer a supportive, low-pressure environment where learners can build real confidence behind the wheel. […]
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Waldoboro, Maine — The Knox-Lincoln Counties Extension Association will hold its annual open house on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 4–6 p.m. at Sheepscot General Store, 98 Townhouse Road in Whitefield. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet staff and board members from University of Maine Cooperative Extension and learn about programs provided for communities in […]
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Financial conversations can be uncomfortable and are often avoided, limiting opportunities for individuals and families in agriculture, aquaculture and fishing to build confidence in money management, planning and budgeting. University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Maine Agriculture Mediation Program (MAMP) is offering a no-cost, confidential Personal Financial Coaching Program designed to create a low-barrier opportunity to […]
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BANGOR, Maine – University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a 40-hour Basic Mediation Training and Certification through its Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP). Training sessions are on October 21, 22, 23, 29, and 30, 2026, from 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. at the Penobscot County Extension Office, 307 Maine Avenue in Bangor. The training is designed […]
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BATH, Maine – University of Maine Cooperative Extension assistant professor Ankit Singh will give a guest lecture at the Slow Flowers event hosted by Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington Street in Bath. The presentation, featuring the history of flower farming in Maine, will be held on Friday, September 18 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. The evening begins […]
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