Share the taste of sweet corn, crisp green beans, and squash by participating in the Maine Harvest for Hunger Program, sponsored by University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Participants receive free seeds to plant and, when the fruits and vegetables ripen, the produce is donated to local food pantries and neighbors in need. More information, including how to volunteer, is at […]
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Volume 13, Issue 5 Dates to Remember May 18-19: 4-H@UMaine June 1: Teen Science Café – Pleasant River Ambulance June 8-10: June Jamboree at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds, Save the Date June 10: Dog Fun Day, Princeton June 22- 23: 4-H Downeast Dog Show, Princeton June 30: Animal Approval Forms Due June 30: July 7: CWF July 20-22: Maine […]
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Volume 13, Issue 4 Dates to Remember April 11-22: Paper Clover Campaign at Tractor Supply Company in Calais Week of April 16: Vacation Week SPIN Club at Porter Memorial Library, Gardening Focus April 28: National 4-H Day of Service May 18-19: 4-H@UMaine June 8-10: June Jamboree at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds, Save the Date June 30- […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a free 4-session business planning workshop with an optional consultation session starting May 1 from 9 a.m.-12 noon at UMaine Extension, 28 Center Street, Machias. The remaining dates are May 25, 31, and June 1. Consultations will be scheduled June 27. ‘Starting your business: Planning for success’ begins […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a free, four-week Dining with Diabetes Down East series beginning Thursday, May 3, 3-5 p.m., at Ridgeview Apartments, 45 Ridgeview Circle, Machias. Remaining dates are May 10, 17, and 24. The program complements medical care by teaching people with Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, along with their family members and caregivers, what they can do to help control […]
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Volume 13, Issue 3 Dates to Remember April 6: Teen Science Café, Maine Warden Service, Search and Rescue April 7: State 4-H Public Speaking Tournament, Orono Week of April 16: Vacation Week SPIN Club at Porter Memorial Library, Gardening Focus April 28: National 4-H Day of Service May 18-19: 4-H@UMaine June 8-10: June Jamboree at […]
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The Washington County Extension Association (WECA) seeks nominations for the 2018 Norman W. Duzen Volunteer Award, which honors a Washington County resident whose volunteerism has enhanced the lives of community members. Norman W. Duzen had a special place in his heart for the people of Washington County and donated many hours of his time to make their lives better. The University […]
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Volume 13, Issue 2 Dates to Remember February 16: CWF Application Deadline February 19: President’s Day, Extension Office Closed February 28: Deadline for 4-H Public Speaking Tournament Registration March 10: 4-H Robotics Expo, University of Maine at Machias March 15-18: Maine Science Festival (gas card provided, see article on page 2) March 17: Washington County 4-H Public Speaking Tournament April […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering beginning beekeeping courses in Calais, beginning Jan. 23, and in Machias on Jan. 24. The Calais session will be held at Washington County Community College, 1 College Drive, 6:30-8:30 p.m., through Feb. 20. The Machias session will be held at University of Maine at Machias, 9 O’Brien Avenue, 7-9 p.m., through Feb. 21. Taught by Master Beekeeper Andrew Dewey, class topics […]
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The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Hancock County office is now taking applications for its 2018 Master Gardener Volunteer training. The training will run on Friday mornings from January 19 – May 18. The purpose of the Master Gardener program is to prepare you to do gardening-related volunteer work in the local community. After completing […]
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