The Piscataquis Observer reported about 700 elementary students in Piscataquis County will complete an assortment of agricultural projects as part of the GrowME program. The initiative is a collaboration among the Valley Grange, University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Piscataquis County, and Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District, according to the article. Walter Boomsma, […]
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The Maine Edge published an interview with Kate Dickerson, director of the Maine Science Festival, ahead of the fourth annual event that will be held throughout downtown Bangor and Orono March 15–18. The University of Maine is one of the major event sponsors. Several members of the UMaine community will lead workshops and participate in […]
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Morning Ag Clips published a University of Maine Cooperative Extension news release about an April 14 workshop that will focus on keeping sheep, goats, alpacas and other small ruminants healthy. The workshop will be held 1–3 p.m. at the Foxcroft Veterinary Clinic in Dover-Foxcroft. Sponsored by UMaine Extension, topics will include what is considered normal […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension has a new bulletin on how a smartphone can serve as a business tool for farmers. The publication includes topics such as ways to market farm products, manage finances, improve efficiencies and access needed information on demand. “Using Your Smartphone to Enhance Your Farm Business in Maine” was developed by […]
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WABI (Channel 5) reported on an education program for women inmates at Penobscot County Jail. The program is offered by Literacy Volunteers of Bangor, Riverside Adult Education, and the University of Maine’s College of Education and Human Development. The “What Now? What’s Next?” program helps women get their high school diploma or transition to college, […]
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Learn more about the science of cheesemaking at the next University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Science Saturday 10 a.m.–1 p.m. March 17 at UMaine’s Hitchner Hall Commercial Kitchen. Led by UMaine Extension food science specialist Rob Machado, participants will learn how to make two kinds of cheese and about the importance of sensory food […]
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The Associated Press advanced the Maine Grass Farmers Network’s (MGFN) annual grazing conference March 16 at Kennebec Valley Community College in Hinckley. The event includes grazing and livestock experts who will lead sessions for graziers of varying skill levels, according to the article. The keynote address will be provided by Jeremy Engh, owner of Lakota […]
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The University of Maine’s Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies (CCIDS) was mentioned in the Bangor Daily News article, “Anticipating LePage’s reorganization, schools move to take over preschoolers’ special ed.” Six months ago, Gov. Paul LePage’s administration said it would propose legislation to have the state’s public schools take over special education for 3- […]
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The Sun Journal reported second- and third-year building construction technology students at Oxford Hills Technical School were involved with the construction of a building for environmental classes at Agnes Gray Elementary School in West Paris. The 16- by 20-foot timber-framed structure will serve about 100 students as part of the Outdoor Classroom Initiative, according to […]
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The Republican Journal reported a two-day workshop focused on mindful leadership in professional and workplace settings will be offered April 13 and 27 at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast. The workshop will introduce participants to practical ways to bring mindfulness to daily work life, according to the article. Attendees will practice mindfulness […]
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