MACHIAS, Maine — Youth ages 10 to 14 are invited to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics firsthand aboard the Maine Mobile BIOLAB on Thursday, August 20 at the University of Maine at Machias, 116 O’Brien Avenue. The free, interactive event will run from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Onboard educators will guide participants through hands-on […]
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ORLAND, Maine – University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host the 4-H Downeast Fly Fishing Day from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery, 306 Hatchery Rd., Orland. Held in partnership with Downeast Trout Unlimited, the event introduces youth to fly fishing and conservation practices. Designed for youth […]
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FALMOUTH, Maine – University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a new series of webinars about preserving local foods from 2–2:45 p.m. on Tuesdays, beginning July 28. The series will continue on August 25 and September 8. “Preserving the Maine Harvest” topics include fermenting, freeze drying, and quick and easy preserving techniques. Instructors will provide […]
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Story by Clarisa Diaz In quiet Waldo County, where more than 90% of the population lives in rural areas, a University of Maine program is helping youth discover new opportunities through adult mentorship, experiential learning and community engagement. In the past year, middle schoolers from the Belfast area have explored the Bixby Chocolate Factory in […]
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LINCOLNVILLE, Maine — Applications are open for the University of Maine Early College Outdoor Leadership Program, a multi-week intensive running from July 19 to July 31, 2026. Hosted at Tanglewood 4-H Camp and Learning Center in Lincolnville, the program invites high school students ages 15–18 to learn the role of outdoor professionals, teaching them how […]
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Caribou, Maine – University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) will offer a free, hands-on gardening and nutrition education program for young adults and adults with children in the household at the Caribou Parks and Rec Maintenance Shop at 903 Main Street, Caribou. It will start at 10 a.m. on […]
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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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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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Falmouth, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a wreathmaking workshop from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 4 at the Cumberland County Extension Office, 75 Clearwater Drive, Ste. 104, Falmouth. This workshop will show how to make balsam fir wreaths with locally harvested greenery and decorations. Participants will assemble and […]
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Wells, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension, with Wells Reserve at Laudholm, will host a wreath making workshop from 5–7 p.m. on Monday, December 2 at the Reserve, 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells. Extension professionals will provide instruction on how to assemble a holiday balsam fir wreath using locally harvested greenery and a single-faced […]
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