VillageSoup advanced a University of Maine Early College open house for home-schoolers at the UMaine Hutchinson Center on Dec. 11. Sessions will be held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. “Home-schooled students can greatly benefit academically and financially by enrolling in early college courses at the University of Maine,” said Allison Small, UMaine Early College […]
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The Portland Press Herald reported University of Maine Cooperative Extension is part of a group of agricultural organizations and institutions collaborating to host farmer engagement sessions to help shape the future of Maine’s agriculture by incorporating the voices of farmers. UMaine Extension is partnering with the Agricultural Council of Maine, the Maine Farmland Trust and […]
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The Biddeford Journal Tribune spoke with Susan Tkacik, a community education assistant with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, about UMaine Extension’s Master Gardener Volunteer Program in York County. The program is intended for people interested in learning about different areas of horticulture to grow their own plants, and will cover topics including soils; botany; seed […]
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Maine NEW (National Education for Women) Leadership, now in its 11th year, is accepting applications for undergraduate women to participate in a six-day residential, nonpartisan training program that focuses on civic and political leadership. Maine NEW Leadership provides students a unique opportunity to build confidence and leadership skills through experiential training and provides a teaching […]
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Members of the campus community and public are invited to attend Witter Wonderland, a barn-wide holiday event, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at the University of Maine’s Witter Farm. Guests are encouraged to dress in holiday attire to meet the farm’s horses, cows and sheep. The event will kick off with a performance […]
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CUInsight reported the Black Bear Exchange, the University of Maine’s food pantry and clothing exchange, has been added to the University Credit Union’s Ending Hunger on Campus in Maine campaign. The Black Bear Exchange is one of three campus food pantries added to the campaign this year, bringing the total to eight University of Maine […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Beef Producers Association will offer the second annual Cattlemen’s College Nov. 30–Dec. 1 in Charleston and Orono. The event begins with a live, low-stress stockmanship demonstration, 2–4 p.m. Nov. 30, at Maple Lane Farms, 224 Upper Charleston Road in Charleston, followed by a barbecue dinner at 5 […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer the Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) grower training in three counties beginning Nov. 30. Dates vary; all trainings will be held 9 a.m.–6 p.m. The training is open to Maine residents only. The course provides a foundation for farm food safety best practices and coordinated management information, Food Safety […]
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WABI (Channel 5) reported groups from the University of Maine volunteered at the Phillips-Strickland House, an independent and assisted-living facility in Bangor, to decorate for the holidays and visit with the residents. UMaine student-athletes and members of the Maine Business School (MBS) Corps volunteered to spend time with the residents, many of whom are missing […]
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WABI (Channel 5) announced University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardener Volunteers program is now accepting applications for 2019. Kate Garland, a horticultural professional with UMaine Extension, told WABI the program is for both experienced gardeners and newcomers. The program will meet once a week from Feb. 26–May 21 at the UMaine Extension Penobscot County […]
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