MACHIAS, Maine—University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is seeking youth between the ages of 5 and 18 to participate in the Washington County 4-H public speaking tournament on March 9, beginning at 10 a.m., at the University of Maine Machias, Science Building, room 102. Youth ages 9-18 who participate in the tournament, and receive the required score, will […]
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MACHIAS, Maine — The Washington County Extension Association (WECA) seeks nominations for the 2019 Norman W. Duzen Volunteer Award, honoring 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 […]
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Washington County 4-H News Important Dates January & February- 4-H Club Public Speaking Practice January 18- Student Registration Deadline- Maine Science Fair January 26- 4-H Unconference, UMaine, Orono January 29- 4-H Page Day, Augusta March 2- Engineers’ Week Expo, University of Southern Maine, Gorham March 8- National 4-H Trips Application Deadline March 9- Washington County […]
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4-H Tech Changemakers created their own video about the Machias Marketplace. Check it out at https://www.communityfeast.org/blog/machias-marketplace They did an AWESOME job! #techchangemakers #communityfeast4h
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Table of Contents Dates to Remember Newsletter to have a New Format Remind Texts Reenrollment Deadline Hour of Code 4-H Tech Changemakers 4-H News from the State Volume 13, Issue 12 Dates to Remember December 11- 4-H Digital Ambassadors Session 1 December 17– 4-H Digital Ambassadors Session 2 December 24- Office Closed December 25– […]
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The 4- H Tech Changemakers hosted an Hour of Code session at the Porter Memorial Library in Machias on Tuesday, December 4th! What fun!
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Applications are now available for the 2019 Hancock/Washington Counties Master Gardener Class. The 2019 training will be held at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Office, 63 Boggy Brook Road, Ellsworth. Classes are held every Friday from January 25 through May 17, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. There will also be two additional Tuesday evening classes […]
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Volume 13, Issue 11 Table of Contents Dates to Remember Perry Harvest Fair 2018 Washington Academy Class Gets Involved with 4-H Harmon Foundation Helps Send Youth to 4-H Camp and Learning Center Reenrollment 2018 Reminder about Fundraising Family Code Night with the Hour of Code Coming in December Cooking with the Kids 4-H News from […]
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Machias, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is holding a multisession course this fall for those who want to start a profitable farm or expand their farm hobby to a profitable business. Taught by UMaine Extension educators, “So You Want to Farm in Maine?” is scheduled for Nov. 5, 8, 13 and 15 at […]
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Machias, Maine—University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Washington County will offer a half-day workshop for entrepreneurs considering, or already in, the food business. ‘Recipe to Market: Is it for Me?’ will be held Nov. 7, from 9 a.m.–noon, at the UMaine Extension office, 28 Center Street, Machias. Topics include the opportunities and challenges of being […]
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