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Lentils in a plant-based salad in a serving dish and a salad bowl

NEW DATE! UMaine Extension hosts plant-based cooking workshop in Lisbon Falls

LISBON FALLS, Maine – University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer “Plant-Based on a Budget” on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 5–7 p.m. at the Androscoggin-Sagadahoc County Extension office, 24 Main Street, Lisbon Falls. The hands-on workshop is designed for adults interested in preparing affordable plant-based meals. Participants will learn practical strategies for shopping and […]

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Strawberries and strawberry jam

UMaine Extension offers workshop on preserving strawberry jam

Falmouth, Maine – University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a workshop on making strawberry jam on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, from 5:30–8 p.m. at the Cumberland County Extension Office, 75 Clearwater Drive, Falmouth. Making Your Own Strawberry Jam covers how to prepare and preserve strawberry jam, including methods for using less sugar. The instructor […]

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Strawberries and strawberry jam

UMaine Extension offers workshop on canning and preserving strawberry jam

ARUNDEL, Maine—University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a Canning and Preserving Strawberry Jam workshop on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 5–7:30 p.m. at Frinklepod Farm, 244 Log Cabin Road, Arundel. The workshop will cover how to prepare and preserve strawberry jam, including recipes using less sugar. The instructor will teach safe preservation techniques for […]

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Children participating in a June Jamboree activtiy.

Annual 4-H June Jamboree planned for June 13 at Blue Hill Fairgrounds

BLUE HILL, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Hancock County is hosting the annual 4-H June Jamboree on June 13, 2026, at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds, 223 Ellsworth Road. This event, a beloved tradition for 4-H members and the wider community, promises a weekend of hands-on learning, outdoor adventures, and family-friendly fun.  4-H […]

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The Joy Truck

UMaine Extension offers workshop for all ages to learn about opportunities in 4-H

BROWNVILLE, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Joy Truck 4-H Collaborative are hosting an Introduction to 4-H Community Workshop from 3:30–5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17 at Bernard Jones American Legion Post 92, 67 Railroad Ave., Brownville.  Parents and families of all ages will learn more about 4-H from Jen Lobley, Extension […]

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Lentils in a plant-based salad in a serving dish and a salad bowl

UMaine Extension hosts plant-based cooking workshop

LISBON FALLS, Maine – University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer “Plant-Based on a Budget” on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, from 5–7 p.m. at the Androscoggin-Sagadahoc County Extension office, 24 Main Street, Lisbon Falls. The hands-on workshop is designed for adults interested in preparing affordable plant-based meals. Participants will learn practical strategies for shopping and […]

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