MOFGA site of Waldo County farmer, producer potluck dinner Feb. 29

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.

February 21, 2020 Cooperative Extension, Outreach

Waldo County Extension Association is hosting the fourth annual Waldo County farmer and food producer winter potluck dinner at 5 p.m. Feb. 29 at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association exhibition hall, 294 Crosby Brook Road, Unity. Snow date is March 7.

Following the potluck dinner, a dinner theatre featuring local farmers in skits focused on farm health and safety begins at 6 p.m. This event is for farmers and producers of local food products to network, learn together and share a meal.

The event is free; attendees are asked to bring a dish to share. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Rick Kersbergen, 207.342.5971; richard.kersbergen@maine.edu. County Extension Association members provide input and support to University of Maine Cooperative Extension programming and activities in their communities.