Cooperative Extension in Washington County

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a free 4-session business planning workshop with an optional consultation session starting May 1 from 9 a.m.-12 noon at UMaine Extension, 28 Center Street, Machias. The remaining dates are May 25, 31, and June 1. Consultations will be scheduled June 27. ‘Starting your business: Planning for success’ begins […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a free, four-week Dining with Diabetes Down East series beginning Thursday, May 3, 3-5 p.m., at  Ridgeview Apartments, 45 Ridgeview Circle, Machias. Remaining dates are May 10, 17, and 24. The program complements medical care by teaching people with Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, along with their family members and caregivers, what they can do to help control […]

The Washington County Extension Association (WECA) seeks nominations for the 2018 Norman W. Duzen Volunteer Award, which honors 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 to make their lives better. The University […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering beginning beekeeping courses in Calais, beginning Jan. 23, and in Machias on Jan. 24. The Calais session will be held at Washington County Community College, 1 College Drive, 6:30-8:30 p.m., through Feb. 20. The Machias session will be held at University of Maine at Machias, 9 O’Brien Avenue, 7-9 p.m., through Feb. 21. Taught by Master Beekeeper Andrew Dewey, class topics […]

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Hancock County office is now taking applications for its 2018 Master Gardener Volunteer training. The training will run on Friday mornings from January 19 – May 18. The purpose of the Master Gardener program is to prepare you to do gardening-related volunteer work in the local community. After completing […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a special interest (SPIN) club for youth, ages 10 and older, interested in learning to knit. The club meets six Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., beginning Jan. 6, at Porter Memorial Library in Machias. Remaining dates are Jan. 13, Jan. 20, Feb. 27, Feb. 3 and Feb. 10. Explore […]

During the week of December 4, the Downeast STEM Hub will be hosting Family Code Night at multiple locations across Washington County. Family Code Night is a free, fun family event at which children grades 4-8 and their parents do their first hour of coding, together. Featured on the White House website and the front […]

The Staying Safe: Protecting Your Small Business from Cyber Threats workshops scheduled for Tuesday, November 7 has been postponed due to low registration numbers. We will now offer the workshop on Wednesday, November 29 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Washington County office located at 28 Center Street in […]

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University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a free workshop Nov. 9 designed for people considering a small-scale food business. Recipe to Market: Is It for Me? will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, at the UMaine Extension office, 28 Center St., Machias. The workshop will introduce participants to topics including opportunities and challenges of being a food entrepreneur, the […]