ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H plans to offer its hands-on virtual summer learning series Monday, June 14, through Friday, Aug. 20, with more than 50 workshops open to youth ages 5-18. UMaine Extension 4-H Summer Learning Series, to be offered in two parts, includes learning tracks in arts and crafts, food and […]
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Museum curator, author to give webinar about quilts
AUGUSTA — Laurie LaBar, Maine State Museum’s curator of history and decorative arts, is to share insights and images of Maine quilts during a webinar at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 10. The webinar marks the official launch of LaBar’s new book, “Maine Quilts: 250 Years of Comfort and Community.” The book, co-published by the museum […]
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Webinar dives into compost, manure for home gardens
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Extension plan to offer a home gardening webinar about optimizing compost and manure use in the garden from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 9. “Getting the Most Out of Compost and Manure” will include what to seek when purchasing compost and manure, […]
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University to host virtual reuse summit
ORONO — Researchers at the University of Maine are to host the virtual Maine Reuse Summit, which celebrates Maine’s vibrant reuse economy, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 9. Attendees can learn about a multi-year research project on Maine’s reuse sector from researchers who conducted it. They will disclose findings from a statewide […]
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State energy leaders to discuss Maine’s future
The Camden Public Library and the Camden Energy Committee plan to conclude a series of presentations about energy use and conservation with a fourth discussion at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 3, via Zoom. This session in the “Let’s Talk About Energy” series steps up the conversation to the state level. A panel of speakers representing […]
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Maine elders photo contest winners to be announced
Voting continues through Friday, May 28.
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Virtual run, walk to benefit Kennebec Estuary trails
BATH — Kennebec Estuary Land Trust’s “Trek for the Trails” virtual run and walk event will be held from Saturday, May 29, through Sunday, June 6; registration is open until June 6. How people participate is up to them. They can pick their distance (mile, 5K, or 10K), plan their route, and trek with a […]
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Aquaculture research hubs offer at-home aquaponics project
ORONO — A “4-H At-Home Aquaponics Project,” an experiential learning program for youth ages 9 to 18, is to be delivered virtually from June 15 to October. The project is a partnership between the University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H, University of Maine Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research, and UMaine Aquaculture Research Institute. It includes learning […]
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University to offer class on pressure cooker barbecuing
FORT KENT — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer an online class, about using pressure cookers to prepare classic barbecue recipes, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 27. “BBQing with your electric pressure cooker” will feature barbecued ribs and baked beans, with recipes and tips for preparing stuffed eggs, pasta, potato salads […]
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Maple syrup producers course to run online in June
FALMOUTH — A weekly four-part business management class for maple syrup producers will run online from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays June 8-29. “Is My Maple Business Profitable? Finances for Maple Producers,” offered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of Vermont Extension, is designed to provide financial management education for maple business owners […]