UMaine Calendar

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Lightwire Theatre returns to the Collins Center with this charming production for kids young and old. Join Marvin the Mouse on this cosmic adventure of a lifetime!

The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, UMaine, Orono. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form for Zoom connection information Co-sponsors: Ecology & Environmental Sciences, UMaine Speaker: Damian Brady, Agatha B. Darling Professor of Oceanography in the School of Marine Sciences, UMaine

Caroline Losneck is a Maine-based documentarian, radio/podcast producer, filmmaker and experimental installation artist. She seeks out off-the-radar venues for her documentary work - from buildings slated for demolition, public parks, and flooded city streets, to empty campgrounds and film festivals. For "Making Stories in Maine" Losneck will screen her short documentary film "Diving for Scallops" […]

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a seed starting workshop from 5–7 p.m. on Monday, March 31 at the Cumberland County Extension Office, 75 Clearwater Drive, Falmouth. This interactive workshop will provide participants with the skills and knowledge to grow their own seedlings at home. Participants will learn about the equipment necessary for […]

The University of Maine's 12th Annual Human Dimensions of Climate Change Film Series will kick off in April with five films focused on Water Keepers' efforts to protect water and the climate. This year the film series will be part of a larger interactive program called "From Pollution to Protection: Water, History, & Indigenous Treaty […]

Soil fertility is subject to change over the course of the growing season and requires active management. A good fertility management program helps to ensure that commercial crop and forage production is efficient, as well as economically and environmentally sustainable. In recent years, extreme weather events characterized by extended periods of wet, dry or drought […]

Visiting Scholar Dr. Amber Hickey (they/them) will provide a lecture focusing on an interdisciplinary examination of the aesthetics of radical care.

The University of Maine's 12th Annual Human Dimensions of Climate Change Film Series will kick off in April with five films focused on Water Keepers' efforts to protect water and the climate. This year the film series will be part of a larger interactive program called "From Pollution to Protection: Water, History, & Indigenous Treaty […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Greater Franklin Food Council will offer a “Digital Marketing for Farms” workshop on Thursday, April 3, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at North Dining Hall in the Olsen Student Center, University of Maine Farmington, 111 South Street. Participants will hear from Kelsey Kobik, a Maine farm photographer with […]

If your employer is a compact member of the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce, you may be eligible to take this program at a reduced cost. Click here to learn more. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Today’s best thinking in leadership, education, and change management emphasize the need to create spaces where people feel seen, […]

The University of Maine's 12th Annual Human Dimensions of Climate Change Film Series will kick off in April with five films focused on Water Keepers' efforts to protect water and the climate. This year the film series will be part of a larger interactive program called "From Pollution to Protection: Water, History, & Indigenous Treaty […]

A Salute to Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly. If you love country music, you’ll love this tribute to these three groundbreaking artists. Make a night of it, and don’t forget the rhinestones!

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a ServSafe® Food Protection Manager course in-person from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 4 at the Penobscot County Extension Office, 307 Maine Ave., Bangor. The course prepares attendees for the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification exam which is held immediately following the course. Participants will […]

Sponsored by the Govenors Office of Policy Innovation and the Future. The 2025 Youth Climate Summit is a one-day event for Maine high school students to gather, build community, and learn key skills for planning and implementing climate projects at their school.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension can help you achieve your ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification. This nationally-recognized certification is for anyone working in the food industry, including non-profit organizations. UMaine Extension offers an 8-hour ServSafe® training using the latest ServSafe® Manager Book, 7th Edition Revised, and exam proctoring. Date: Friday, April 4, 2025 (Inclement Weather […]

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Fermentation Friday takes place at the University of Maine in Orono. During Fermentation Friday, held at the UMaine Food Lab in Hitchner Hall, participants cook, create, share, and connect. Using recipes as starting points, we explore fermentation, ​storytelling, food rescue, and local food systems. This session will focus on fermenting cheese - we will work […]

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Join UMaine Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering students at the University of New England's Brain, Body, and Wellness Fair! The Center for Excellence in the Neurosciences at the University of New England created the annual Brain, Body, and Wellness Fair (formerly called the Brain Fair) to engage the local community in brain exploration. […]

Space is unimaginably vast and incredibly beautiful. Thanks to our curiosity and quest for knowledge, we humans have been driven to explore space and learn more about the universe. There is still incredibly much left to explore. Join us on the journey, starting on Earth, venturing out in our solar system, and journeying all the […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting the first annual Midcoast Agroforestry Conference from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. on April 5 at Lincolnville Central School, 523 Hope Road. Agroforestry is the intentional integration of trees and shrubs into crop and animal farming systems to create environmental, economic and social benefits. Maine ranks second nationally in […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Waldo County Extension Association will host the 30th annual Rural Living Day on Saturday, April 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at Lincolnville Central School, 523 Hope Road. The daylong event will offer educational opportunities about topics related to rural living.  Participants can join author Tom Wessels for […]

Join the 30th Annual Rural Living Day and 1st Annual Mid Coast Agroforestry Conference! This day-long series of workshops is all about gardening, homesteading, food and skills for rural living. The event offers 20 workshops on topics ranging from building a hoop house to making pasta and growing raspberries. Pre-registration is required and closes on […]

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The University of Maine is pleased to announce the publication of Piecework / Travail à la pièce, a bilingual collection of two plays by Vermont playwright and performer Abby Paige. Written for solo performance by the author, the two plays featured in Piecework / Travail à la pièce explore the Franco American experience and the […]