University of Maine 4-H in Androscoggin/Sagadahoc Counties

09/08/2026

If you're headed to Unity on Friday, September 25 for the 50th Annual Common Ground Country Fair - be sure to stop in and see 4-H staff Alice, Emily, Gabby, and Meg who will be doing some hands-on learning with kids creating nests and seeing how much engineering is involved in the process.

09/08/2026

4-H Super Sitters Virtual Series

Learn the basics of babysitting through our introductory 4-H Super Sitters Virtual Series! 4-H staff will introduce interested teens to the basics of babysitting – what questions to ask families, how to hold a baby and change a diaper, and the developmental stages of children. This workshop is targeted for youth ages 11-18, with a maximum of 12 youth participants. The last session, December 1, will be a hybrid model, with in-person location(s) to be determined.

Cost: Free
Ages: 11 – 18
Dates/Time: Tuesdays, October 27 – December 1, 2026, 4:00 – 5:30pm
Registration Deadline: September 30, 2026

For more information and to register for the Zoom link, visit the 4-H Super Sitters Registration:

https://umaine-extension.formtitan.com/ftproject/events?eventid=a1cUy000007RtcH

09/01/2026

📣 4-H Project Records Are Due September 30!

I know they aren't the most exciting part of your 4-H year, but there’s a couple reasons we ask you to do them.

Project records help you: see how far you’ve come in your project and as a 4-H member, think about what you're achieved toward your goals, reflect on challenges, and share what you're passionate about and the 4-H experiences you were excited about.

Senior members: your project records are great ways to document your 4-H skills and experiences for 4-H scholarships, national trips, resumes, and more!

I look forward to reading your 4-H journey this year!
-Ms. Laura

08/28/2026

It's a busy time of year, so our September Newsletter is out a little early. In this edition we're celebrating Midcoast Mainers Horse Camp and the Topsham Fair!

Members: make sure to review project record information and upcoming deadlines/events as we wrap up our 4-H year.

https://extension.umaine.edu/androscoggin-sagadahoc/2026/08/24/september-2026-4-h-newsletter/

08/19/2026

Congratulations, Delta Prime Robotics 4-H and University of Maine 4-H in Franklin County Beef Club!

08/18/2026

🚜 Tractor Safety Course opportunity open to 12 and older in New Gloucester on August 27th. Registration is required, see link below.

Build Your Tractor Safety Skills 🚜

Youth, farm workers and new tractor owners are invited to join UMaine Extension’s Farm and Tractor Safety Team for a hands-on evening workshop at Applewood Farm in New Gloucester.

Participants will learn about common tractor safety risks and how to prevent accidents, along with:

Safe and efficient implement attachment and use
Tractor parts and basic maintenance
Practical steps for safer equipment operation

📅 August 27 | 4:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 New Gloucester
🍽️ Dinner will be provided.

Whether you’re new to operating a tractor or looking to strengthen your safety knowledge, this workshop is an opportunity to learn directly from UMaine Extension educators in an on-farm setting.

👉 Register here: https://extension.umaine.edu/cumberland/event/tractor-safety-workshop-at-applewood-farm/

08/16/2026

It’s Children’s Day at the Topsham Fair! Stop by our table to make a bookmark, strike a pose, and find out how you can be part of all that 4-H has to offer.

08/12/2026

Congratulations, Scout!! ✈

08/11/2026

Applications due September 15, 2026!

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community and eager to learn alongside 4-H youth from across the country? Ignite by 4-H 2027 is your chance to grow as a leader, deepen your knowledge in an area that excites you, and make your mark on the future of 4-H in Maine.

We’re seeking 20 motivated Maine 4-H youth (ages 14–18) to represent our state at the Ignite by 4-H in Washington, D.C. Delegates will work in a focus area group, participate in planning meetings, attend the national event, and collaborate to create a resource for younger Maine 4-Hers.

For more information and to apply, visit https://extension.umaine.edu/4h/2026/08/03/apply-for-the-2027-ignite-by-4-h-maine-team/

08/11/2026

It's time for the Topsham Fair! Check out the 4-H Exhibit in Barn 2. We'll be there all day Sunday, Children's Day, with 4-H info and activities!