Cooperative Extension in Washington County

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 […]

The Washington County Extension Association will hold its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, April 1st at 5:00 p.m. at the Rose M. Gaffney School in Machias. The public is invited to attend. Ron Pesha of Lubec will receive the Norman W. Duzen Community Service Award. Ron has made many contributions to the town of Lubec including […]

Ever wanted to learn more about 4-H? 4-H is a positive youth development program for youth ages 5 to 18. Projects focus on developing citizenship, leadership and life skills through hands-on learning activities. Whether your passion is crocheting or bee-keeping, fishing or gardening, we are looking for adult volunteers to work with youth. The University […]

University of  Maine Cooperative Extension’s publication, The ABCs of Hand Washing, has some helpful hints on washing your hands to prevent the spread of illness during the cold and flu season.

2014 Norman W. Duzen Community Service Award Nomination Form Each year, the Washington County Extension Association (WCEA) honors an individual from Washington County who has contributed as a volunteer to the lives of people in Washington County. WCEA is seeking nominations for the 2014 Recipient of the Norman W. Duzen Volunteer Award. Norman W. Duzen […]

Would you like to learn how to produce your own local honey, and help provide pollinators to your yard and neighborhood? Don’t miss this opportunity to take beekeeping classes in Machias from a member of the Maine State Beekeepers Association, through the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Introduction to Beekeeping, a five-week introductory beekeeping course, […]