ORONO, Maine – The Libra Foundation will invest $1.3 million over the next two years to expand Maine Outdoor School for All, a statewide program that reached 1,675 students from 43 schools in its first year. The gift will help University of Maine Cooperative Extension, which administers the program, expand opportunities for public school students […]
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Maine faces an urgent challenge: growing its skilled workforce by tens of thousands of people over the next several years. According to the state’s 10-year Economic Development Strategy, this will require flexible ways for adults to build on what they already know, develop new skills and continue learning while working and supporting their families. A […]
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SACO, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a Small Ruminant Parasite Management Intensive on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Ecology School/Riverbend Farm, 184 Simpson Road in Saco. Participants will gain hands-on experience with parasite identification and management techniques while learning strategies to improve herd and […]
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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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Falmouth, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a workshop exploring the art of nature journaling on Thursday, October 1 from 10 a.m. to noon at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road in Falmouth. Nature journaling is a practice of slowing down and observing the natural world more closely […]
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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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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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BROWNVILLE JUNCTION, Maine – University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host the Joy Truck 4-H Collaborative’s Second Annual Railyard Runway and Kids Only Art Show and Sale from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, September 12 at Bernard Jones American Legion Post 92, Railroad Avenue in Brownville Junction. The event is free and open to the public. […]
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Falmouth, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a workshop exploring the colorful world of dye gardening on Saturday, September 19 from 2–4 p.m. at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road in Falmouth. Growing plants for natural dyes is a rewarding way to combine gardening, creativity and traditional craft […]
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