ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming 4-H volunteers at 6 p.m., Mondays, Sept. 18 and 25. “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” aims to provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program through four short e-Learning modules. Attendees […]
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Opioid overdose community 1st responder training available online
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a new online training program to help combat the opioid overdose crisis. The Community First Responder Program, held in collaboration with the University of Rhode Island Cooperative Extension, aims to provide education and resources to rural Mainers to help recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. “Drug […]
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Master Gardener Volunteer training applications available
Applications for the 2023 program are due at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 1.
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Hands-on workshops offered during UMaine Extension 4-H summer learning series
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H plans to offer its hands-on virtual summer learning series July 5 through Aug. 5. The series presents more than 20 workshops on a wide variety of topics. Originally launched in 2020 to provide additional educational opportunities for youth during the pandemic, it continues to play an important […]
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Franklin County organization still enjoys sending out post cards, letters to community
Since January, Franklin County Extension Homemakers have been sending out post cards and letters to members of the community, including friends, family and total strangers.
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Extension Homemakers donate homemade tote bags to RSU 9 Food Pantry
The Franklin County Extension Homemakers donated homemade tote bags to the RSU 9 Food Pantry to better facilitate their backpack program.
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UMaine Extension 4-H to introduce teens to adulting concepts in June
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H plans to offer a short-term online 4-H club for youth ages 13-18 about basic adult life skills. The club runs from 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, June 21-July 26. Required registration closes Saturday, June 10. The 4-H Adulting 101 series aims to introduce basic adult life skills by exploring […]
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UMaine Extension to offers food preserving webinar June 8
University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a new series of online workshops about preserving Maine foods throughout the summer and fall. The first in the series, Canning Low-Sugar Jams and Jellies, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 8. Additional topics for webinars in the Preserving the Maine Harvest series will include […]
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New resources available for home gardeners in time for growing season
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension has released new resources and practical information for home gardeners getting ready for this year’s growing season. Featured articles and videos include pruning forsythia and lilac bushes, information about the browntail moth mitigation fund and a 2023 map of plant sales and garden tours. May is also the […]
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Extension offers facts, workshops on seasonal foods
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension offers information and workshops to help consumers find, grow, use, preserve and store in-season fruits and vegetables in Maine. Seasonal activities for May are featured in several online bulletins and fact sheets, including: Facts on Fiddleheads; Facts on Edible Wild Greens in Maine; Fruits for Health: Rhubarb; and […]