Cooperative Extension in Washington County

A five-session University of Maine Cooperative Extension beginning beekeeping course starts Thursday, Feb. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at University of Maine at Machias Science Building, 116 O’Brien Ave., Room 102, Machias. Remaining classes are Feb. 23, March 2, March 9 and March 16. Snow date is March 23. Taught by Master Beekeeper Andrew Dewey, class topics include the honeybee colony, hive construction, seasonal management, pests and diseases, and […]

By Alan Majka, Extension Educator It’s that time of year again. Whether you want to preserve the bounty from your home garden or fresh produce from a local farmers market or buyers club, it’s important to follow recommended guidelines. Improperly preserved foods may be wasted due to spoilage, or worse yet, they may result in […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a special interest (SPIN) club for youth, ages 12 to 16, interested in photography. The club meets seven Wednesday evenings, 3:30-5:00 p.m., beginning July 13, in Machias. Remaining dates are July 20, 27 and August 3, 10, 17, and 24. Explore UMaine Extension’s 4-H program while learning about composition, camera operation, and editing techniques. Participants […]

Summer has officially arrived and even the weather is telling us it’s summer-time! Berry season is upon us and we have several publications from growing the berries, to preserving and cooking them. I hope you have an opportunity to get outside and enjoy our beautiful state! Here are just a few publications that may interest […]

The first long weekend of the summer season is about to begin and that means people are spending more time outdoors. University of Maine Cooperative Extension has publications about grilling safely, dealing with those pesky bugs and insects, gardening information, and much more! Below is just a sample of publications available from UMaine Extension’s publications catalog: #4278 […]

Washington County Extension Association honored several volunteers during its annual meeting May 17 at Jonesboro Elementary School. Nathan Pennell of Whitneyville was honored with the Norman W. Duzen Community Service Award for his almost 40 years of volunteering with Jacksonville Grange #358 and Whitneyville Library. Also honored were Joanne McMahon of Cooper for her efforts on the Senior Companion Advisory Committee, and […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s free, four-week Dining with Diabetes Down East series will be offered in Machias and Calais this summer. The Machias session begins Thursday,  July 14, 1–3  p.m., at Machias Memorial High School, 1 Bulldog Lane, Machias. Remaining dates are July 21, July 28 and Aug. 4. The Calais session begins Wednesday, Sept. 7,  10 a.m.–noon, at Palmer Lane Estates, 27 Palmer Lane, Calais. The series […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a special interest (SPIN) club for youth, ages 9 and up. The club meets five Wednesday evenings, 5:30-7 p.m., beginning June 22, in Machias. Remaining dates are June 29, and July 13, 20 and 27, concluding with participation in the Bangor Fair 4-H Dog Show July 30. The club features hands-on learning using 4-H dog project […]

The Washington County Extension Association will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday,  May 17, at the  Jonesboro Elementary School, 57 School Road, Jonesboro. The evening begins at 5 p.m. with a potluck supper; the program and awards ceremony begin at 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Nathan Pennell of Whitneyville will receive the Norman W. Duzen Community Service Award […]