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As the educational arm of County Government, Kennebec County Extension Association (KCEA)<\/strong> is the citizens advisory group for University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Kennebec County. UMaine Extension\u2019s successful educational programs result from a federal, state, and county partnership that address the issues of Kennebec County residents. Since 1919, when the Maine Legislature passed the County Extension Act, the University of Maine has been in all Maine communities with a local county office that is funded by county government. KCEA oversees the funding allocated by the Kennebec County Commissioners<\/a>, that provides housing, support staff and basic operations for UMaine Extension in Kennebec County.<\/p>\n

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Officers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

President: <\/strong>Victor Esposito, Waterville<\/p>\n

Vice President: <\/strong>William M. O’Connor, Hallowell<\/p>\n

Secretary: <\/strong>Charles McGillicuddy, Augusta<\/p>\n

Treasurer : <\/strong>Diana Hartley, Clinton<\/p>\n

Board Members<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Michael Brown, China<\/li>\n
  • Nira O’Connor, Augusta<\/li>\n
  • Ryan Martin, Hallowell<\/li>\n
  • Theresa Inglis, Richmond<\/li>\n
  • 4-H Leaders’ Association President: <\/strong>Lori Larrabee, Litchfield<\/li>\n
  • Youth Member: <\/strong>Open Position<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Faculty\/Staff Members<\/strong><\/h3>\n
      \n
    • Caragh Fitzgerald, Associate Extension Professor and Extension Educator for Agriculture<\/li>\n
    • Alisha Targonski, 4-H Professional<\/li>\n
    • Lynne Holland, Horticulture Professional<\/li>\n
    • Brittany Williams, Administrative Support Specialist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      The KCEA is actively recruiting new members. In partnership with UMaine Extension staff, the members of each County Extension Association provide input on local educational programming needs and oversee the county budget appropriations that support UMaine Extension educational programs for county residents.<\/p>\n

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      KCEA Meetings<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      The KCEA typically meets bi-monthly, on the first Wednesday, at 6:00 p.m. at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension office, 125 State Street, 3rd Floor, Augusta.<\/p>\n

      \n

      For more information, please call 207.622.7546.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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