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Business planning workshop series starts May 1

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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Dining with Diabetes Down East in Machias

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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4-H News in Washington County – March 2018

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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Nominations sought for Norman W. Duzen Community Service Award

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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4-H News in Washington County – February 2018

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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Beginning Beekeeping with UMaine Extension offered in Calais, Machias

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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Learn to knit with UMaine Extension 4-H

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a special interest (SPIN) club for youth, ages 10 and older, interested in learning to knit. The club meets six Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., beginning Jan. 6, at Porter Memorial Library in Machias. Remaining dates are Jan. 13, Jan. 20, Feb. 27, Feb. 3 and Feb. 10. Explore […]

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