The Penobscot Bay Pilot, Morning Ag Clips, the Sun Journal and Centralmaine.com highlighted a Zoom meeting hosted by University of Maine Cooperative Extension that will offer five research updates specific to the agricultural industry. Register for the meeting, which will be held 7–8 p.m. Feb. 10, on the event webpage.
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A Bangor Daily News column by George Smith cited a University of Maine Cooperative Extension study that found 40% of ticks collected in Maine in 2019 carried Lyme disease.
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Centralmaine.com covered the initial meeting of the Outdoor Family Adventure program on Jan. 31. The family-friendly program, organized by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine, centers on agriculture, science, healthy living and civic engagement. The next session is set for 3 p.m. Feb. 28 in Augusta. More information about […]
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Centralmaine.com advanced the Scholarship for a Sustainable Future program, which provides $1,500 to first or second-year college students from Waldo County pursuing a career in a field that supports the mission of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. More information about the program is online.
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The Boothbay Register, the Sun Journal and Centralmaine.com promoted National Family and Consumer Sciences Educator Day on Feb. 10. The story highlighted the work of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, whose educators bring family and consumer sciences research and education programs to diverse stakeholders across Maine.
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WAGM in Presque Isle reported on an upcoming webinar about the principles of pruning co-hosted by University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension. The webinar, “The Science of Pruning,” will be held from 6–7 p.m. Feb. 10. Register on the event webpage to attend live or receive a link to […]
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The Advertiser Democrat and Morning Ag Clips advanced two webinars about cooking with Maine foods offered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension. The webinars will be held from 2–2:45 p.m. Feb. 9 and Feb. 23. Register on the program webpage to receive the link and resources.
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The Advertiser Democrat promoted several events hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, along with the 4-H For All virtual club. Events include a draw your own stickers webinar on Feb. 10 for Oxford County youth of all ages, and an indoor igloo building STEM challenge on Feb. 17 for children in grades K–5. […]
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The Portland Press Herald cited a University of Maine Cooperative Extension study in a story about a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report describing how the prevalence of Lyme disease is likely 10 times higher than reported. Centralmaine.com shared the Press Herald story.
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The Sun Journal advanced a University of Maine Cooperative Extension weekly webinar series for families in Androscoggin, Hancock, Sagadahoc and Washington counties. “Create Family Meals” begins Feb. 11 and runs through April 1. More information about the series is online.
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