Hundreds of high school students from across the United States gather annually at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center in Washington D.C. for Ignite by 4-H, a four-day national teen leadership summit designed to connect youth with industry experts, hands-on learning, and career paths in critical sectors. Organized by the National 4-H Council, the annual conference brings together […]
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Dates to Remember October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17: 4-H Volunteer Storytellers SPIN Club October 17: Maine 4-H Day at UMaine Football October 17: Create. Innovate.Build. Create. Innovate, Bangor October 27 – December 1: 4-H Super Sitters Virtual Series October 30: Project Records Due November 2-April 12: Introduction to Project Feeder Watch Virtual […]
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The Maine 4-H Foundation announced that four local 4-H youth members from Washington County have been awarded $1,000 higher education scholarships to support their academic and career pursuits. The 2026 scholarship recipients include: Jayden G. (East Machias, ME) — A graduate of Washington Academy, Jayden was awarded the Jeremy Strater Washington Scholarship in the amount […]
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Dates to Remember September 11: 4-H Science Friday, Catapults September 13: Oh Yea! 4-H Soccer Game in Milbridge September 15: 2027 Ignite by 4-H Maine Team Application Deadline September 19, 26 & October 5: Power Protectors: 4-H STEM Challenge October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17: 4-H Volunteer Storytellers SPIN Club October 17: Maine […]
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Dates to Remember August 2-12: Early College Outdoor Intensives at Greenland Point 4-H Camp and Learning Center August 12: Partial Solar Eclipse August 13: ESE Working Steer Tryouts: at Skowhegan Fair August 21: 4-H Science Friday, Washington Academy Garden August 21: Washington County Fair Exhibit Registration Due Date August 29 & 30: Washington County Fair […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension has launched Tractor Safety: Foundations, a self-paced online course that provides learners with the foundational knowledge needed to operate tractors and agricultural equipment more safely and confidently. Designed for beginning tractor operators, both youth and adult, the course expands access to critical safety training, particularly for those in regions of […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a new series of webinars about preserving local foods from 2–2:45 p.m. on Tuesdays, beginning July 28. The series will continue on August 25 and September 8. “Preserving the Maine Harvest” topics include fermenting, freeze drying, and quick and easy preserving techniques. Instructors will provide research-based information and […]
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Dates to Remember July 10: 4-H Science Fridays, Geology July 11: ESE Working Steer Tryouts at Ossipee Valley Fair July 18 & 19: Maine 4-H Dairy Show, Windsor Fairgrounds July 19-31:Early College Outdoor Intensives at Tanglewood 4-H Camp and Learning Center July 24: Washington County 4-H Photo Contest Submission Deadline July 31- Aug 1: Eastern […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension hosted its annual meeting of the Washington County Extension Association (WCEA) on Wednesday, June 24 at UMaine Machias. The program featured highlights from the Conservation Career 4-H Club and a volunteer award ceremony. Extension Staff shared program highlights from the past year, including 4-H clubs and activities, Eastern Maine ROOTS, […]
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The Washington County Extension Association will hold its annual meeting, featuring the Norman W. Duzen Community Service Award, on Wednesday, June 24 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Richard and Elsie Larson Conference Room in the Reynolds Center on the campus of University of Maine at Machias. Alison Enslin of Milbridge will receive the Norman […]
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