The Christian Science Monitor article “In a small Maine town, it took a community to build a library” tells the story of how Jim & Cindy Dunham, along with many community members created the Lincolnville Community Library. In an effort similar to an old-fashioned barn raising, scores of people from Lincolnville, Maine, contributed their materials, labor, […]
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The Boston Globe article “To preserve access to Maine island, they may have to buy it,” details the campaign to raise money so Maine Coast Heritage Trust can purchase High Island, the site of Blueberry Cove, University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s 4-H summer camp. The land trust would preserve the 22-acre island off the coast […]
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The Sun Journal reported the University of Maine 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Bryant Pond is teaming up with Mahoosuc Pathways, an organization that promotes outdoor adventure and connects communities in the Mahoosuc Mountain range of western Maine and northeastern New Hampshire, to offer leadership training for 10 high school students. A Mahoosuc Pathways […]
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Tanglewood 4-H Camp and Learning Center in Lincolnville will host an April vacation day camp for children ages 5–10 that celebrates the outdoors. The camp will be held Tuesday, April 22 through Friday, April 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Games, art and exploration will encourage personal growth in harmony with nature. Cost is […]
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Are you for 4-H? Raise your hand to win a $10,000 science sponsorship from HughesNet for Maine’s 4-H camps! National 4-H Council and HughesNet, the nation’s largest satellite internet provider, are joining together to inspire young people in communities across the country to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). HughesNet is giving […]
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Lincolnville, Maine — Children ages 6-10 are invited to discover the joy of the outdoors at Tanglewood 4-H Camp and Learning Center Feb. 18-21 in Lincolnville. Learn about animal tracks and how to survive in the snow then drink hot chocolate in a cozy, wood-heated cabin after a day of sledding. This four-day camp during […]
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LINCOLNVILLE –– The University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Tanglewood is sponsoring the 2nd Annual Tanglewood Snowshoe Race at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2013. The 5K course starts at the camp’s entrance gate, winds through deep woods and ends at the main lodge where a warm fire, food […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension programs at Tanglewood 4-H Camp in Lincolnville turn 30 years old this summer and the camp staff is planning an evening of food and entertainment to celebrate. A traditional bean hole bean supper, roast pork and a variety of locally sourced vegetarian dishes and appetizers will be served at the […]
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Governor LePage, DEP Commissioner Aho Announce Environmental Excellence Awardees -Recipients include IDEXX, CLYNK, the George R. Roberts Company, Maine Energy Systems, the Washington County Council of Governments and the Environmental Living & Learning for Maine Students Project- GORHAM – Governor Paul LePage honored six stewards of sustainability today with the first state-sponsored environmental achievement awards […]
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The University of Maine Cooperative Extension has received renewed funding for a 4-H program that has introduced hundreds of middle and high school students to sustainable lifestyle practices and inspired them to positively influence their schools and communities through service-learning activities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture recently allocated $140,000, […]
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