The Mount Desert Islander shared a free workshop on vermiculture at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Hancock County at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12. Master Gardener volunteers Lavon Bartel and David Struck will explain the value of composting with worms. Registration is required by calling 207.667.8212 or emailing sue.baez@maine.edu. read more Mount Desert Islander shares UMaine Extension vermicomposting workshop