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Annual Rural Living Day to feature homesteading workshops including the art of handmade pasta with chef Melissa Kelly

Lincolnville, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Waldo County Extension Association will host the 30th annual Rural Living Day on Saturday, April 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at Lincolnville Central School, 523 Hope Road. The daylong event will offer educational opportunities about topics related to rural living. Participants can join author […]

Washington County Americorps service member will speak about the interdependence of living things at Eastern Maine ROOTS Conference

Machias, Maine — AmeriCorps member Rowen Luuring will deliver the keynote address at the Eastern Maine Regional Opportunities for Ocean, Timber and Soil (ROOTS) Conference on March 22 at the University of Maine at Machias. Luuring’s presentation, entitled Our Role in the Interdependence of All Living Things, will kick off the daylong event featuring industry […]

students at Cave Hill School identifying ticks

Adult volunteers needed to help 4-H youth understand ticks

Orono, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is seeking adult volunteers in Cumberland, Androscoggin, Sagadahoc and York counties to become 4-H Tick Project Mentors. Mentors will guide youth in learning about ticks and tick safety using engaging hands-on activities offered through the 4-H Tick Project. “Understanding ticks is crucial for both human and environmental […]

UMaine Extension opens registration for annual Farm-to-Table summer camp for youth

Old Town, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a Farm-to-Table Summer Camp for youth entering grades 4-6, from July 28 to August 1, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Rogers Farm Demonstration Garden, 914 Bennoch Road, Old Town. The camp will also include some off-site travel. During the camp, participants will […]

Waldo County Extension Association announces scholarship opportunity for local students

Orono, Maine — The Waldo County Extension Association in cooperation with the Maine 4-H Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of a $1,500 scholarship for Waldo County residents entering their first or second year of post-secondary education. Applicants must be pursuing a career in a field that supports University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s mission […]

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UMaine Extension 4-H to host annual youth public speaking showcase

Dover-Foxcroft, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Piscataquis County will host the annual Speak Up, Maine 4-H! Public Speaking Showcase from 1-3 p.m. on March 15 at Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main Street. Local 4-H youth will present either a demonstration or an illustrated talk for the judges and the public. In […]

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 […]

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 […]

4-H youth capture Washington County in photo contest

Washington County, Maine — 4-H photographers demonstrated their skills at the 2024 University of Maine Cooperative Extension Washington County 4-H Contest, capturing animals, architecture, farm life and more. This annual contest allows youth to develop and practice their expressive arts skills, including using media to communicate and capture special moments while considering lighting, angles and […]

hands cooking a nutritious meal in a frying pan

UMaine Extension is offering a free nutrition and cooking class series for Aroostook County residents in July

Frenchville, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) will offer a free, four-session nutrition education program to pregnant moms, parents, guardians, and young adults, at St. John Valley Technology Center, 431 US-1, Frenchville, ME 04745. It will be held July 1, 3, 8, and 10 from 10:00 to […]