Cooperative Extension in Washington County

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 […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension registered dietitian and nutritionist Alan Majka will give a free presentation on nutrition concerns for older Americans Thursday, Oct. 23, 10-11 a.m., at the Calais Free Library, 9 Union Street, Calais. While many recommendations found in the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans apply to adults of all ages, there are […]

This time of year the garden can be filled with green beans.  Please see the resources from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension to can or freeze them safely. Green Beans and Wax Beans– Publication#4255- Information on nutrition, selection, storage, preparation and recipes. How to Freeze Green Beans Video– Watch this instructional video on how […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension Senior Companion Program recently recognized 21 volunteers for their service to Washington County residents. The Senior Companion Program is a volunteer opportunity for those ages 55 and older to visit homebound adults. Volunteers provide companionship and do activities to combat loneliness and increase independence. For more information about the Senior Companion Volunteer Program, contact […]

David Yarborough, a blueberry specialist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, was mentioned in a Portland Press Herald article about a three-day Blog the Barrens junket for social media users in an effort to promote wild blueberries. The event was sponsored by the Wild Blueberry Association of North America and included a tour of […]

Lubec, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s free Dining with Diabetes Down East series starts Wednesday, Oct. 1 at Healthways Regional Medical Center at Lubec. The series continues Oct. 8, 15, and 22. All sessions are from 10 a.m. to noon at the medical center, 43 South Lubec Road. The community-based program is intended […]

The University of Maine was mentioned in articles by the Portland Press Herald and Bangor Daily News on climate change and the increase of ticks and Lyme disease. Both reports referenced a question on the November ballot that will ask voters to approve an $8 million bond that would support a laboratory administered by the […]

Machias, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s free Dining with Diabetes Down East series starts Wednesday, Oct. 1 at Healthways Regional Medical Center at Lubec. The series continues Oct. 8, 15, and 22. All sessions are from 10 a.m. to noon at the medical center, 43 South Lubec Road. The community-based program is intended […]

Machias, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardener Volunteer training begins Tuesday, Sept. 2, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Washington County UMaine Extension office, 28 Center St., Machias. The 40-hour course provides intensive instruction on growing fruits and vegetables. In exchange for the training, participants volunteer their time and expertise […]