Cooperative Extension in Washington County

Machias, Maine — The Senior Companion Program (SCP), sponsored by University of Maine Cooperative Extension, recently celebrated 40 years of national volunteer service. The program has been active in Maine for 35 years.  SCP volunteers in Washington County received scarves embroidered with the SCP and UMaine Extension logos to mark the occasion. The Senior Companion Program is a […]

David Yarborough, a blueberry specialist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and professor in the School of Food and Agriculture, was awarded funds to improve integrated pest management practices for Maine’s wild blueberry growers. The Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine awarded Yarborough and fellow researchers Francis Drummond and Seanna Annis $116,268 from the Maine […]

The University of Maine System Board of Trustees has approved promotion and/or tenure for 19 University of Maine faculty members. The faculty were nominated by UMaine President Susan J. Hunter based on a peer and administrative review of their successful work in teaching, research and public service. “The annual tenure and promotion process is truly […]

Machias, Maine — The ninth annual University of Maine Cooperative Extension Washington County 4-H Robotics Expo will be held Saturday, March 28, at the UMaine Machias Reynolds Center, 116 O’Brien Ave., Machias. From 9:30-11:15 a.m., local school and 4-H club teams will exhibit their robotic displays and demonstrations to judges. The event is free and open to the public. For more information or to request a disability […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]