Cooperative Extension in Washington County

It’s January and winter is here! University of Maine Cooperative Extension offers publications with winter safety in mind.  Please click on the links below to view titles: Home Heating Safety Staying Warm in an Unheated House Winter Driving Safety

The 4-H Super Sitter Course scheduled for Monday, December 29 at the Cobscook Community Learning Center has been cancelled due to low enrollment. If you are interested in future 4-H Super Sitter Courses, please contact Tara Wood at 255.3345 or tara.a.wood@maine.edu.

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension was one of five local organizations to be recognized by the Eastern Maine Development Corporation for its work serving the community’s economic needs. EMDC Champion Awards were presented during the EMDC annual Meeting of Corporations in Bangor. “UMaine Cooperative Extension has a longstanding partnership with EMDC. The expertise they […]

The Senior Companion Program is celebrating 40 years of connecting volunteers age 55 and older with community service efforts. Created by the federal government, SCP began in 1974 in 18 communities nationwide. Maine was added in 1978 when then-President Jimmy Carter expanded the program. University of Maine Cooperative Extension became the program’s sponsor in 1981 […]

Machias, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a Super Sitter babysitting course Monday, Dec. 29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Cobscook Community Learning Center, 10 Dennison Point Road, Trescott. Snow date is Tuesday, Dec. 30. The course, open to boys and girls age 12 and older, focuses on the […]

Data provided by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension was mentioned in the Michigan State University Extension article, “Why do we eat cranberries at Thanksgiving?” According to UMaine Extension, American Indians used cranberries as a food source, to dye fabric and as medicine, the article states. Due to the importance of cranberries in the 1500s […]

Due to a great response, we have added an afternoon session for the 4-H Saturday Scientists club from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. There are a few spaces still available.   University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a youth 4-H club focusing on science that meets on Saturdays, November 15 – December 13, at the UMaine […]

The Tractor Supply Company (TSC) store in Calais was recently recognized with two awards for its outstanding performance during this year’s 4-H/TSC Paper Clover Campaign. The store received the District Champion Award for the highest transaction percentage for Paper Clover donations in its district. Also awarded was the Class Champion Award for achieving at least […]

Machias, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a youth 4-H club focusing on science that meets 10-11:30 a.m. Saturdays, November 15 – December 13, at the UMaine Extension office, 28 Center St., Machias. Activities are designed to foster scientific thinking and enthusiasm in science with fun, interactive educational experiments designed for children […]

Here are a few University of Maine Cooperative Extension publications that may be useful after you’ve picked apples this season! Apples, #4262-  Apples contain soluble fiber that helps lower cholesterol.  This publication includes recipes; part of the Vegetables and Fruits for Health series (item #4261). Includes instructional video for online viewing. Safe Cider Making, #4191– Outbreaks of food-borne […]