Daily Bulldog, Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel and The Bethel Citizen published a University of Maine Cooperative Extension release announcing that UMaine Extension 4-H is offering virtual science cafés for teens in seventh grade through senior year of high school from 3–3:45 p.m. Tuesdays beginning March 31. The informal discussions will include UMaine scientists talking about […]
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Adam Daigneault and colleagues will be working with people in forest-dependent communities to build paths toward prosperity. The University of Maine E.L. Giddings Assistant Professor of Forest, Conservation, and Recreation Policy will utilize a $105,030 grant from the U.S Forest Service to strengthen northern border towns’ resilience and to enhance their economic development. Many northern […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension created a collection of food safety resources selected specifically for use during the current pandemic. COVID-19 Food Safety Information for Maine Consumers features links to fact sheets, guidelines and videos with information on proper disinfection techniques, food purchasing and storage, recipes using pantry staples and the role of handwashing in […]
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According to the 2019 Maine KIDS COUNT data [www.mekids.org/site/assets/files/1241/kidscount_2019.pdf, p. 15], the rate of Maine teens with anxiety is 16.1%, nearly double that of the national average. Finding healthy ways to respond to anxiety is particularly important during these stressful times. A free online workshop that focuses on stress management, designed by and for teens, […]
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Maine Public reported the Chemical and Biomedical Engineering department at the University of Maine is helping produce hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly 20 Maine breweries and distilleries are distilling ethanol, which is approved for use in hand sanitizer by the Food and Drug Administration, from beer. UMaine then adds glycerol, hydrogen peroxide and […]
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Mainebiz covered several University of Maine Cooperative Extension resources for farmers and consumers as the growing season begins amid the COVID-19 pandemic. UMaine Extension has an online Maine farm product and pick-up directory that provides information on available local farm products and alternative pickup options developed by farmers statewide, the article states. To help small […]
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The Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel and Advertiser Democrat highlighted the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s online gardening discussion series “Garden Chats: Growing Resilience from the Ground Up.” The free, one-hour discussions allow gardeners and UMaine Extension experts to share and discuss gardening tips and ask questions about various subjects, including pruning, seed starting, soil […]
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Pine Tree Watch spoke with University of Maine Cooperative Extension staff Richard Brzozowski, food system program administrator, and Jason Lilley, sustainable agriculture program professional, for the article “When need meets need: Relying on local foods during the COVID-19 crisis.” Brzozowski said “there are still a lot of unknowns,” but that he’s “so proud of our […]
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The Portland Press Herald interviewed Lynne Holland, a community education assistant with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, for the Maine Gardener column “Mommy, I’m bored! Have you heard that lately?” Holland describes several activities pertaining to gardening that children can do as schools remain closed during the coronavirus pandemic. Children, she said, can prune branches […]
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The Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel, Turner Publishing Inc., Morning Ag Clips and The Piscataquis Observer shared the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s online Daily Maine Farmer sessions. Each meeting allows farmers to discuss their experiences and ask experts questions amid the coronavirus outbreak. UMaine Extension will host the online sessions from 10 to 11 a.m. […]
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