Unfortunately, both sessions of the 4-H Family Hour of Code (Peabody Memorial Library, Jonesport and Porter Memorial Library, Machias) have been postponed due to low registration numbers. We hope to reschedule these sessions at a later date. 

Dates to Remember February 21: Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) Application Deadline February 21-23: Becoming an Outdoor Woman Winter Skills Weekend at Bryant Pond  February 22: Family Hour of Code, Peabody Memorial Library, Jonesport, 11 a.m. to Noon February 25: Family Hour of Code, Porter Memorial Library, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. February 27: 4-H Tech Changemakers […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer a free “4-H Family Hour of Code” session on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 11 a.m. to noon, at the Peabody Memorial Library, 162 Main Street, Jonesport. Another session will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., at Porter Memorial Library, 92 Court Street, […]

Machias, Maine—University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer a “4-H Information Night” on Jan. 30, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Porter Memorial Library, 92 Court Street, Machias. UMaine Extension 4-H staff will discuss club programming, camps, special interest groups and national trips. Extension 4-H youth development includes teaching youth leadership, citizenship and […]

Machias, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a special interest (SPIN) club for youth, ages 9 to 12, interested in learning basic photography skills. The club meets five Wednesdays, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., beginning Jan. 29, at Porter Memorial Library, 92 Court Street, Machias. Remaining dates are Feb. 5, 12, 19 […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H and the Porter Memorial Library will offer a free “4-H Family Hour of Code” session on Jan. 14, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., at the Porter Memorial Library, 92 Court Street, Machias. The snow date is Jan. 15. The event, designed for youth and their parents to learn their […]

Volume 14, Issue 11 Dates to Remember November 11:  Office Closed (Veteran’s Day) November 27: Deadline for Reenrollment Paperwork November 28 & 29: Office Closed (Thanksgiving) December 25: Office Closed (Christmas) December 31: Final Deadline for Reenrollment Paperwork January 1: Office Closed (New Years Day) January 18: 4-H Public Speaking Workshop, 10 a.m. January 25: […]

Washington County, Maine- If a photo is worth a thousand words, then 4-H members spoke volumes this year during the annual Washington County 4-H Photo Contest sponsored by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.    The Washington County 4-H Photo Contest encourages 4-H members to use photography as a meaningful communication tool and develop life […]