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Expanding Your Horizons Conference for Middle School Girls March 12

More than 480 middle school girls from around the state are expected to take part in the annual University of Maine conference that aims to provide a safe and encouraging environment to explore science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The 28th Expanding Your Horizons conference takes place March 12 on the UMaine campus and features […]

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Volunteers to be Honored by Washington County Extension Association

Calais, Maine — The Washington County Extension Association will hold its annual meeting Tuesday, April 7, at the Wabanaki Culture Center, 39 Union St., Calais. The meeting begins at 5 p.m. with a potluck supper; the program and awards ceremony begin at 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend. David O. Sivret of Calais will receive the Norman W. Duzen Community Service […]

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UMaine Cooperative Extension Offers Free Business Counseling

Machias, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering free, confidential business consults monthly at the UMaine Extension Washington County office, 28 Center St., Machias. Prospective or current business owners can meet individually with an Extension business and economics specialist or regional small business educator. Assistance is available for writing a business plan, marketing, […]

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UMaine Extension Seeks 4-H Adult Volunteers

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H in Washington County seeks adult volunteers to share their knowledge about nature, heritage arts, science, photography, gardening, shooting sports and other specialties with youth in special interest (SPIN) clubs. SPIN clubs will meet for a minimum of six one-hour sessions over the next three to six months. Washington County […]

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UMaine Extension Seeks 4-H Adult Volunteers

MACHIAS, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H in Washington County seeks adult volunteers to share their knowledge about nature, heritage arts, science, photography, gardening, shooting sports and other specialties with youth in 4-H special interest (SPIN) clubs. SPIN clubs will meet for a minimum of six one-hour sessions over the next three to […]

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Kaczor Awarded Funds for Maine Healthy Beaches Program

Keri Kaczor, a marine professional with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has secured annual funding for the Maine Healthy Beaches Program. Kaczor is the coordinator of the statewide program that is dedicated to monitoring water quality and protecting public health on Maine’s coastal beaches. The program, which is funded annually by a U.S. Environmental […]

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Maine 4-H Alumni Invited to ‘Check In’ for $10,000 Science Sponsorship

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H invites alumni to take part in a national contest to help it win a $10,000 “Innovation Incubator” Science Sponsorship. The contest is part of the 4-H GROWN Alumni Campaign, sponsored by the National 4-H Council and HughesNet. The goal is to share hands-on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) […]

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UMaine Extension Offers Beekeeping Course

A five-session University of Maine Cooperative Extension beginning beekeeping course starts 6:30–8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at the UMaine Extension Washington County office, 28 Center St., Machias. Master Beekeeper Andrew Dewey will teach the course, which will be held Thursday nights, except for March 19, through April 2. The course also will be available remotely […]

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UMaine Extension Offers Beekeeping Course

MACHIAS, Maine — A five-session University of Maine Cooperative Extension beginning beekeeping course starts 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Washington County UMaine Extension office, 28 Center St., Machias. Master Beekeeper Andrew Dewey will teach the course, which will be held Thursday nights, except for March 19, through April 2. The course also will be available remotely at Washington […]

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UMaine Extension Taking Orders for Asparagus, Rhubarb, Berry Plants

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is taking orders for its “Grow It Right!” plant sale, which is a fundraiser for the Master Gardener Volunteers program. Available plants are a highbush blueberry three-pack, two varieties per pack, $35.95; 10-pack of asparagus crowns, $15; 25 young dormant strawberry plants, $15; five raspberry canes, $18; three blackberry canes, […]

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