UMaine Extension offering vegetable gardening workshop twice in April

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

April 4, 2018 Cooperative Extension, Outreach

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a vegetable gardening workshop twice in April in Franklin County.

The workshop will be held 6–7:30 p.m. April 11, in the Wilton Town Office meeting room, and at the same time April 18, at the Jim Ditzler Memorial Public Library in New Sharon.

UMaine Extension agricultural professional David Fuller will be the instructor. Topics include soil testing; recommended vegetable varieties, particularly carrots and tomatoes; pest management; and finding additional resources for the gardening season.

The $5 fee includes materials. Register online. For more information or to request a disability accommodation, contact 778.4650 or tiffany.wing@maine.edu.