ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a series of free one-hour online home gardening discussions through April 23. The discussions started Monday, March 30. Additional sessions are scheduled at 9 a.m. each Monday, noon Wednesday and 6 p.m. Thursday, according to a news release from the UMaine extension office. “Garden Chats: Growing […]
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UMaine Extension creates video series with easy recipes to make at home
The “Mainely Dish” series will feature a new recipe each Monday with a brief video and clear instructions.
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Online Maine farm products and pick-up directory available
ORONO — A new online Maine farm product and pick-up directory is now available. The directory provides information on available local farm products and alternative pick-up options developed by farmers statewide to accommodate the recommended social distancing in light of COVID-19, according to a news release from the extension office. University of Maine Cooperative Extension worked […]
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UMaine Extension directory of COVID-19 resources available
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension created a user-friendly webpage (extension.umaine.edu/serving-maine/) featuring links to recently completed resources related to COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, according to a news release from the extension. UMaine Extension: Connecting with Maine Communities During COVID-19 lists a relevant collection of diverse Extension resources, both well-known and […]
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UMaine Extension makes recommendations for farmers during COVID-19 outbreak
The Beginning Farmer Resource Network of Maine has developed COVID-19 Information and Support for Maine Farmers.
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UMaine student charged with starting fire in dormitory
The off-campus student was charged with criminal mischief and reckless conduct.
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Ending Hunger on Campus in Maine Campaign raises $22,867 for student-led food pantries
ORONO — A total of $22,867.76 was raised and distributed between eight campus food pantries around the state because of the successful third year of the annual Ending Hunger on Campus in Maine Campaign. The campaign spotlights the important role of student-led food pantries in combating food insecurity, and raising critically-needed donations for self-funded, student-run […]
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Free home garden newsletter available
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension publishes a free monthly newsletter.
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Businesses in Maine college towns brace for students’ departure
From Gorham to Farmington to Orono, campus responses to coronavirus concerns raise worries about lost revenue.
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University of Maine announces 2019 fall dean’s list
ORONO — The University of Maine recognized 2,572 students for achieving dean’s list honors in the 2019 fall semester. Of the students who made the dean’s list, 1,754 are from Maine, 743 are from 30 other states and 75 are from 31 countries other than the U.S. ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY Auburn: Alexis Bellefleur, Abigail Fisher, Spencer […]