Cooperative Extension in Washington County

Orono, Maine-The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is the new home of the state’s tick identification program. Portland’s Maine Medical Center, which handled the program for 25 years, eliminated the service last December due to funding deficits. UMaine Extension’s Insect and Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab, which identifies 3,000 plant, pest and insect species each year, […]

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension has released a new publication- Growing Peaches in Maine #2068.  The publication includes information on selecting varieties of peaches, planting, diseases, insects and pruning of peach trees.  To download a copy for free, please click here.

  The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and its Master Gardener Volunteers are offering a “Grow it Right” plant sale to raise funds for its Master Gardener Volunteers program. Blueberry Plant Pack: consisting of three young plants, two varieties per pack (Blueray, Patriot, Northland or Jersey) $35.95 per pack. Asparagus Crowns: 10 crowns (Jersey Supreme) […]

A Free Program for People with Diabetes and Their Families Open to anyone with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, family members, and caregivers. Learn how to select and prepare foods that help to control blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure. Taste main dishes, side dishes, and desserts. Where: Calais Methodist Home Dates: Thursdays, May 1, […]

Machias, Maine — The Washington County Extension Association (WCEA) honored several volunteers April 1 during its Annual Meeting at the Rose M. Gaffney School in Machias. Ron Pesha of Lubec was honored with the Norman W. Duzen Community Service Award for his contributions to the West Quoddy Head Light Keepers Association. Since 1998, Pesha has […]

Machias, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a Super Sitter Babysitting course from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at University of Maine Cooperative Extension, 28 Center St., Machias. The course, open to boys and girls age 12 and older, focuses on the physical safety and security of children […]

Orono, Maine — Mikaila L. and Hope C. won Overall Speaker awards Saturday, March 29 at the 4-H Regional Public Speaking Tournament at the University of Maine. Mikaila, of Horse Power 4-H Club in Washington County, won in the demonstration division for her talk titled “Fab Frames.” Hope, an independent member from Washington County, won […]

Machias, Maine — Twenty-three teams and 76 youth demonstrated their knowledge of robotics and public speaking at the 8th Annual 4-H Robotics Expo on March 29, at the University of Maine at Machias. Youth also took part in a challenge activity and attended workshops presented by UMM and University of Maine faculty and staff. Jen […]

The 8th Annual Washington County 4-H Robotics Expo will take place on Saturday, March 29 at the University of Maine at Machias Reynolds Gymnasium. The general public is invited to attend the exhibit session between 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. Come see local school and 4-H club’s robotic displays and demonstrations as teams show off their […]

Machias, Maine — A new free program, Dining with Diabetes Down East, is being launched in Washington County for people with type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, their family members and caregivers. In the program led by University of Maine Cooperative Extension registered dietitian Alan Majka, participants will meet once a week for four weeks to learn […]