ORONO — For nearly a quarter-century, Dave Fuller has been teaching people of all ages how to grow hardneck garlic. It’s been one of his areas of expertise as a University of Maine Cooperative Extension agriculture and nontimber forest products professional based in Farmington, according to a news release from the extension. He has provided […]
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UMaine professors complete South Atlantic research cruise
ORONO — Lee Karp-Boss and Emmanuel Boss, professors at the University of Maine School of Marine Sciences, completed a month-long research cruise in the western South Atlantic Ocean as part of Tara Ocean Foundation’s Mission Microbiomes project. Tara, a French nonprofit that conducts ocean expeditions using its titular research schooner, launched the project in December 2020 to […]
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University extensions to offer webinar on growing microgreens
University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension plan to offer a webinar for home gardeners about growing microgreens indoors at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan 3, 2022. The session details the ideal conditions for growing high-quality microgreens indoors, and the variety of herb, flower and vegetable seeds typically used. UMaine Extension […]
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Agriculture department aims to expand conservation partnerships
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is leveraging its authorities under the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program to bring in new types of partners and ultimately expand opportunities in voluntary conservation for the nation’s agricultural producers and private landowners. In direct response to feedback from state agencies, Tribes, nonprofits and other groups, USDA has updated […]
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Education center to host free individualized virtual sessions
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: • Monday, Jan. 3, at 9 and 11 a.m., and noon • Wednesday, Jan. 5, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Thursday, Jan. 6, […]
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Physical therapy honor society recognizes Winthrop student
The Winthrop native is a student at Quinnipiac University.
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Fisheries, wildlife department seeks Maine Guide Award nominations
The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife seeks nominations for the Wilmot (Wiggie) Robinson Legendary Maine Guide Award. Registered Maine Guides are experienced and passionate outdoors men and women, and each year the department recognizes a member of the guiding community with the award. Criteria for this prestigious award is as follows: • Must meet […]
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Healthy Living for ME plans workshops for new year
Healthy Living for ME plans to kick off 2022 with several new workshop sessions. Available statewide — with in-person, virtual and telephonic options — the workshops address a variety of health needs and are open to adult Mainers of all ages. “As we approach the New Year, many people are thinking about improving their health. […]
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Farmington college athletes make donation to local food drive
FARMINGTON — In the spirit of the holidays, athletes in University of Maine at Farmington varsity sports programs recently donated $400 to the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Gerry Wiles Holiday Food Basket Drive. The UMF Student Athlete Advisory Committee, an NCAA organization that represents Division III student athletes and encourages community outreach, collected donations. […]
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Farmington college to offer walk-in COVID-19 booster clinic Dec. 22
Individuals ages 18-plus are eligible to get the Moderna vaccine.