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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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