The University of Maine Zillman Art Museum will host a free public presentation with featured artist Lesia Sochor 5:30–7 p.m. on Aug. 3 at 40 Harlow St., Bangor. Sochor will discuss her paintings inspired by textiles, clothing and the meanings we assign to them. Sochor’s works are showcased in her popular solo exhibition titled “Body […]
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The Aroostook County Extension Homemakers will host a new event at the Northern Maine Fair: The Flavor of Aroostook Whoopie Pie Contest. The contest will be held on Thursday, Aug. 3, at the fairgrounds located at 84 Mechanic St., Presque Isle. Entries will be accepted at the Agriculture Exhibition Hall from 4–4:30 p.m. with judging […]
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Sarah Sparks, 4-H youth development professional at University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has been named the 2023 Outstanding Professional Employee by the University of Maine Professional Employees Advisory Council. The award is based on a professional employee’s demonstrated dedication to serving others, maintaining the highest level of professional services, creating a better campus environment and […]
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With smoke from wildfires across North America now blowing into Maine, a University of Maine researcher has tips on how to protect home air quality from the incoming haze. Smoke particles are light enough to linger in the air for hours or days, which is how they can travel to Maine even if they ignite […]
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Researchers at the University of Maine are seeking public input on browntail moth control methods. Devin Rowe, a Ph.D. student in the lab of UMaine forest entomologist Angela Mech, and McKenna Mollner, a master’s student in the lab of UMaine economist Mariano Teisl, developed the survey to help researchers, as well as government and community […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a Field Day 10 a.m.–noon on Saturday, Aug. 12 at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road, Falmouth. Come experience the gardens at Tidewater Farm, learn about UMaine Extension’s work, ask gardening questions and participate in hands-on demonstrations with Extension staff and Master Gardener Volunteers. […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is accepting applications for a new civic engagement program called Youth Have a Voice. This nine-month program is open to all Maine teens and recent high school graduates who are interested in taking a more active role in serving their local communities, the state or the country. Participants will […]
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The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a Maple Sugarbush Management Conference from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 11 at Governor’s Restaurant, 376 Main St., Waterville. Participants will learn about optimizing the health and productivity of maple sugarbushes from research specialists and operations managers. Topics will include climate projections and risks to hardwood […]
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The University of Maine School of Food and Agriculture, University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Animal Health Fund will present a two-day educational event focusing on equine biomechanics, anatomy and the use of technology in the industry. The event is scheduled for Friday, July 21 at Zillman Art Museum, 40 Harlow St., in […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will hold its annual Sustainable Agriculture Research Tour on Wednesday, July 26 at the UMaine Rogers Farm Forage and Crop Research Facility, 914 Bennoch Road. The free event is geared toward farmers, crop advisors and others interested in agricultural production. UMaine agricultural researchers from the School of Food and Agriculture […]
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