PPH boosts Extension Master Gardener plant sale in York

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.

May 18, 2022 Cooperative Extension, Outreach, UMaine in the News

The Portland Press Herald shared information about the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Plant Sale in York County, which will be held on May 21 from 8:30 a.m.–noon. The plant sale will take place outside the University of Maine Extension office in Springvale located at 15 Oak St. Proceeds from the Plant Sale benefit York County Master Gardener Volunteer Projects in communities across York County. Programs include native plant demonstration gardens, the Garden Angel Program, Maine Harvest for Hunger initiatives, school gardens, and more; all which rely on Master Gardeners’ expertise and volunteer time. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Frank Wertheim, 207.324.2814; frank.wertheim@maine.edu.