Cooperative Extension in Washington County

For a second year, the University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will connect K–12 students in Maine and around the country to UMaine researchers in the field as part of its Follow a Researcher program. The program aims to give students a glimpse into a scientist’s world by providing live expedition updates and facilitating communication […]

Trescott, Maine — On Dec. 5, University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H volunteer Kathy Stanwood led a group of five area youth through the 4-H Super Sitter program, in which participants learned how to feed a baby, change a diaper, select age-appropriate children’s toys, and safely advertise sitting services. Volunteer Julia Brady, a retired nurse from […]

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension has several resources available on food safety for the holidays. The online bulletin, “Helpful Hints on Handling Turkeys for Thanksgiving,” covers topics from shopping for the turkey to how to properly thaw, stuff, roast and serve the bird. The UMaine Extension publications catalog is available online and offers other […]

Got a turkey question?  UMaine Extension publication #4213 Helpful Hints for Handling Turkeys for Thanksgiving has your answers.  From shopping for the turkey, thawing the turkey, stuffing the bird, to roasting the turkey. Watch Beth Calder and Jason Bolton in our “Experts on Demand” Holiday Food Safety video for more information.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a Super Sitter babysitting course Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Cobscook Community Learning Center, 10 Dennison Point Road, Trescott. The course, open to boys and girls age 12 and older, focuses on the physical safety and security of children and addresses youngsters’ social needs, including friendship, companionship, understanding and patience. Participants receive […]

It’s that time of year when the days are cooling, the apples are falling from the trees, and everyone is picking their favorite football team! Visit the Cooperative Extension online Publications Catalog for seasonal information, such as: #4275 Let’s Preserve: Dried Herbs #4191 Safe Home Cider Making #4262 Apples #4278 Barbecue and Tailgating Food Safety […]

Using a popular video game to immerse rural Maine students in computer science and math concepts is the focus of a three-year, $2 million research project being led by University of Maine researchers. Bruce Segee, the Henry R. and Grace V. Butler Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UMaine, is leading the project that […]

A new program based in Machias aims to immerse at least 600 10- to 18-year-olds in innovative, out-of-school science and math opportunities. The three-year STEM Guides Downeast project is a collaborative effort among the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance (MMSA), Axiom Education and Training Center and University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H, according to an […]

  The University of Maine Cooperative Extension has an opening for a 4-H Community Education Assistant, part-time, 24 hours per week. Position based in the UMaine Extension Washington County office in Machias, Maine. For a full job description and to apply go to Employment at UMaine. The University of Maine is an EEO/AA Employer. All […]

Summer has officially arrived and even the weather is telling us it’s summer-time! Berry season is upon us and we have several publications from growing the berries, to preserving and cooking them. I hope you have an opportunity to get outside and enjoy our beautiful state! Here are just a few publications that may interest […]