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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Summer’s soggy season wreaked havoc on gardens and basements alike. Will fall and winter turn off the tap?
State climatologist says the extremes in our weather that brought about a wet summer are likely to be the new normal in Maine.
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Walk, cook with UMaine Cooperative Extension
Bella Russo of University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Franklin County will be hosting a weekly activity where participants can meet twice a week to learn how to eat better and live healthier.
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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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UMaine Cooperative Extension Twilight Meetings to conclude Aug. 15
The summerlong series hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and The Greater Franklin Food Council will hold its final meeting of the season at Martin Woods Farm in Starks.
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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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East Dixfield teen wins 4-H award
The Franklin County Extension Association awarded Amber Smith of East Dixfield with the annual 4-H award on Wednesday, May 17.
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The lost art of the post card
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.