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Extension calendar celebrates farming with one-of-a-kind artwork by local artists

Orono, Maine — The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP) has released its 2025 wall calendar. The calendar, which showcases original artwork by Maine-based artists, celebrates the theme of “Farming and Tending to the Land and Sea Throughout the Seasons” and is available for sale on the organization’s website.  MAMP, a part of the U.S. Department […]

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Extension offers ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Course in January

Falmouth, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering an 8-hour ServSafe® Food Protection Manager course on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cumberland County office, 75 Clearwater Drive in Falmouth. The course helps prepare attendees for the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification exam, which will be administered immediately […]

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Volunteers needed to lead the Food for Thought 4-H STEM Challenge 

Lisbon Falls, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will hold a Food for Thought 4-H STEM Challenge workshop for volunteers from 3-5 p.m. on January 16 and 30, 2025 at the Androscoggin/Sagadahoc office, 24 Main Street, Lisbon Falls.  This workshop is geared toward adults who want to learn more about how to help youth […]

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UMaine Extension to host soil health day in York County

Alfred, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension in York County is offering a soil health workshop from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. on Friday, December 13 at the York County office, 45 Kennebunk Rd., Alfred.  This workshop will provide growers with practice guidance to address soil health concerns and build healthier soils for long-term […]

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Wreath making workshop with Cumberland County Extension scheduled for December 2

Falmouth, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a wreath making workshop on Monday, December 2, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Cumberland County Extension Office, 75 Clearwater Dr, Ste 104, Falmouth. Participants will learn how to make balsam fir wreaths with locally harvested greenery and decorations. Extension professionals will provide instruction […]

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UMaine Extension offers holiday gifts for gardeners: webinars on demand

Orono, Maine — If you’re in need of a gift for the gardener in your life, University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering 8 new bundles of pre-recorded webinars on gardening-related topics. The On Demand Webinar bundles include 3 to 4 pre-recorded webinars plus helpful related resources. New topics include: ornamental garden design and maintenance, […]

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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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UMaine Extension’s Gayton, Savoie receive national honors for social media efforts, innovation

Falmouth, Maine — Alex Gayton, assistant EFNEP (Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program) coordinator and social media coordinator and Kathy Savoie, Extension educator, were recently honored at the National Extension Association for Family and Consumer Sciences 90th Annual Session.  Gayton received the first place Eastern Region and the second place National Social Media Education Awards. She […]

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New UMaine program works with Extension to enhance blue economy through education, outreach and tuition assistance

In her first year of full-time employment with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Leah McCluskey taught youth how to make miniature lava lamps. She led the students through an experiment that combines sodium alginate, a compound derived from seaweed, and calcium chloride inside a test tube to form the familiar funky bubbles. The experiment gave her a chance to talk to students about seaweed aquaculture in Maine, sharing why it is important to the state economy and in what ways extractions from the plant can be used.

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