Week of Events
Sunday, August 2, 2026
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August 2, 2026 –The Secrets of Gravity
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August 2, 2026 –Enchanted: A Taylor Swift Music Journey
The Secrets of Gravity
Luke is interested in the universe and its secrets. He is fascinated by the stars, the universe, and the laws of nature. One night,聽he sneaks into the Albert Einstein Museum where he meets ALBYX3, a small, clever but rather quirky robot who knows all about Albert Einstein and his theories. ALBY takes Luke on a […]
Enchanted: A Taylor Swift Music Journey
Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars on the planet. With over 200 million records sold, a shelf full of Grammys, and an army of fans, Taylor Swift is an inspiration for generations.聽Enchanted: A Taylor Swift Musical Journey聽is a collection of her biggest hits set to stunning full dome imagery. 鈥淏lank Space鈥, 鈥淟ove […]
Monday, August 3, 2026
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August 3, 2026 –Foundations in Restorative Practices
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August 3, 2026 –MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter
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August 3, 2026 –Boiling Water Bath Canning – Belfast
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August 3, 2026 –Thesis Defense: Lydia Gilmore
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August 3, 2026 –SPARK: The Universe in Us
Foundations in Restorative Practices
Today鈥檚 best thinking in leadership, education, and change management emphasize the need to create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and part of a community that cares. Whether you are a teacher, parent, principal, health care provider or authority figure, you can benefit from restorative practices. Over the course of this program, you鈥檒l be part […]
MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter
Lord Hall Gallery is proud to host the MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter. The exhibition will feature works by Chloe DaSilva, Jenna Davenport, Samantha Grimwood and Emily Whittemore. The show will also feature 91爆料 alumni Adriana Cavalcanti, Rachel E. Church, Aylah Ireland and Anna Martin. The exhibition runs from May 15th聽through August 7th. A public opening […]
Boiling Water Bath Canning – Belfast
Ever wonder how to best preserve all those fresh summer vegetables? This hands-on food preservation workshop taught by 91爆料 Extension volunteers and staff will teach you the basic steps for boiling water bath canning, according to the latest safety recommendations from USDA. Participants will receive a Preserving the Harvest food preservation packet, a headspace measuring […]
Thesis Defense: Lydia Gilmore
Lydia Gilmore, a candidate for the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, will be defending her thesis titled, 鈥淒evelopment and Testing of a Shelter Comprised of Drop-Stitch Panels鈥. Contact聽lydia.gilmore@maine.edu聽for a zoom link.
SPARK: The Universe in Us
From the oxygen we breathe to the uranium that warms our planet鈥檚 core, we owe everything to the stars.聽SPARK: The Universe in Us聽is about our deep connection not just to Earth, but to stars millions of light years away鈥攁nd billions of years in the past. Discover the celestial origins of the elements we all have […]
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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August 4, 2026 –2026 Potato Field Day
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August 4, 2026 –Foundations in Restorative Practices
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August 4, 2026 –MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter
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August 4, 2026 –Dissertation Defense: Erfan Najaf
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August 4, 2026 –Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
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August 4, 2026 –C.H.E.F.鈥檚 Club: Create, Harvest, Eat, Farm
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August 4, 2026 –Canceled: 2026 Master Food Preserver Volunteer Course in Skowhegan
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August 4, 2026 –Thesis Defense: Brenda Kennedy-Wade
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August 4, 2026 –Allium Pests and Diseases – Falmouth
2026 Potato Field Day
91爆料, with support from the Maine Potato Board, will host a potato field day and research open house from 8鈥11 a.m. on August 4, 2026, at Aroostook Farm, 59 Houlton Road in Presque Isle. The event will highlight current potato research projects conducted at the farm, part of the Maine Agricultural and Forest […]
Foundations in Restorative Practices
Today鈥檚 best thinking in leadership, education, and change management emphasize the need to create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and part of a community that cares. Whether you are a teacher, parent, principal, health care provider or authority figure, you can benefit from restorative practices. Over the course of this program, you鈥檒l be part […]
MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter
Lord Hall Gallery is proud to host the MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter. The exhibition will feature works by Chloe DaSilva, Jenna Davenport, Samantha Grimwood and Emily Whittemore. The show will also feature 91爆料 alumni Adriana Cavalcanti, Rachel E. Church, Aylah Ireland and Anna Martin. The exhibition runs from May 15th聽through August 7th. A public opening […]
Dissertation Defense: Erfan Najaf
Erfan Najaf, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering, will be defending his dissertation titled, 鈥淎dvancing Sustainable and Durable Concrete Infrastructure Through Mixture Optimization, Thermal-Cracking Mitigation, and Multiscale Reinforcement.鈥
Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th, 2026. Exhibitions featured: Gerri Rachins: Selected Works on Paper, 2008 鈥 2025; Helter Skelter Paradise: Sam Cady; Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World; Under the Big Top: Works from the Collection, Featuring Alexander Nolan; and Society & Power: […]
C.H.E.F.鈥檚 Club: Create, Harvest, Eat, Farm
When:聽Tuesdays, July 7 – August 18, 2026 (Six-week program) No session the week of July 27, 2026 Time:聽12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Location:聽Rogers Farm Demonstration Garden, 914 Bennoch Road, Old Town, Maine 04468 Grades:聽youth entering 7th & 8th grades Program Description C.H.E.F.鈥檚 Club (Create, Harvest, Eat, Farm) is a six-week summer program that invites middle school youth […]
Canceled: 2026 Master Food Preserver Volunteer Course in Skowhegan
What is a Master Food Preserver Volunteer? Master Food Preserver Volunteers serve to extend Extension鈥檚 educational programs in food preservation to adults and youth. Master Food Preserver Volunteer serves as a resource in the community to provide the public with research-based information from the 91爆料 Cooperative Extension and USDA. Direct questions about the […]
Thesis Defense: Brenda Kennedy-Wade
Brenda Kennedy-Wade, a candidate for the Master of Science in Animal Science, will be defending her thesis titled, 鈥淪usceptibility to Alternative Antimicrobial Treatments, of Mastitis Isolates from Maine Dairy Herds.鈥
Allium Pests and Diseases – Falmouth
Join 91爆料 Extension Fruit and Vegetable Research Associate, Peyton Ginakes, for an engaging workshop on common pests and diseases affecting allium crops such as onions, garlic, leeks, and shallots. Understanding how to identify and manage these issues is key to growing healthy, productive plants in the home garden that will store well throughout winter. In […]
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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August 5, 2026 –Foundations in Restorative Practices
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August 5, 2026 –MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter
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August 5, 2026 –Cancelled: Kids Can Can 2026
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August 5, 2026 –Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
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August 5, 2026 –Dissertation Defense: Shawn David
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August 5, 2026 –Thesis Defense: Grant Daniels
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August 5, 2026 –脕r贸ra: Tales of the Northern Lights
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August 5, 2026 –2026 91爆料 Sustainable Agriculture Research Tour
Foundations in Restorative Practices
Today鈥檚 best thinking in leadership, education, and change management emphasize the need to create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and part of a community that cares. Whether you are a teacher, parent, principal, health care provider or authority figure, you can benefit from restorative practices. Over the course of this program, you鈥檒l be part […]
MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter
Lord Hall Gallery is proud to host the MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter. The exhibition will feature works by Chloe DaSilva, Jenna Davenport, Samantha Grimwood and Emily Whittemore. The show will also feature 91爆料 alumni Adriana Cavalcanti, Rachel E. Church, Aylah Ireland and Anna Martin. The exhibition runs from May 15th聽through August 7th. A public opening […]
Cancelled: Kids Can Can 2026
Blueberry jam, pickles, and tomato sauce鈥攁ll of these foods can be made from scratch with fruits and vegetables grown in your own garden. Join 91爆料 Extension staff and volunteers in this hands-on, interactive program that will teach kids ages 9+ how to grow and preserve the garden鈥檚 harvest. Each session will begin in the University […]
Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th, 2026. Exhibitions featured: Gerri Rachins: Selected Works on Paper, 2008 鈥 2025; Helter Skelter Paradise: Sam Cady; Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World; Under the Big Top: Works from the Collection, Featuring Alexander Nolan; and Society & Power: […]
Dissertation Defense: Shawn David
Shawn David, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Science and Engineering, will be defending his dissertation titled, 鈥淢HC Class II Repression in Clonal Hematopoiesis and Its Implications for CD4+ T Cell Surveillance.鈥
Thesis Defense: Grant Daniels
Grant Daniels, a candidate for the Master of Science in Forestry, will be defending his thesis titled, 鈥淎n Integration of Forest Inventory, Aerial Laser Scanning, Machine Learning Models, and Management Regimes to Estimate Carbon Retention in Residual Timber and Long-Lived Wood Products.鈥
脕r贸ra: Tales of the Northern Lights
An immersive fulldome experience about the exquisite beauty of Auroras. Take a journey across time and space to understand the science behind the phenomena and to experience the stories of our ancestors. Guided by the lullaby of the Dawn Goddess, this cinematic adventure invites the audience to join the dance of these eerie lights over […]
2026 91爆料 Sustainable Agriculture Research Tour
91爆料 Cooperative Extension will host its annual Sustainable Agriculture Research Tour on Wednesday, August 5 from 2鈥5:45 p.m. at Rogers Forage and Crops Research Farm, part of 91爆料鈥檚 Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station, 914 Bennoch Road, Old Town. Sign-in opens at 1:30 p.m. The tour is designed for farmers, agricultural professionals and community […]
Thursday, August 6, 2026
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August 6, 2026 –Foundations in Restorative Practices
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August 6, 2026 –MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter
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August 6, 2026 –Dissertation Defense: Griffin Dill
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August 6, 2026 –Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
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August 6, 2026 –Thesis Defense: Kendall Phillips
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August 6, 2026 –Dissertation Defense: Bobby Thapa
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August 6, 2026 –Thesis Defense: Alexander Pierce
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August 6, 2026 –Harvesting and Arranging Garden Flowers – Falmouth
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August 6, 2026 –SAT Prep Matters
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August 6, 2026 –Grow Food Safely in Urban Soils – Brewer
Foundations in Restorative Practices
Today鈥檚 best thinking in leadership, education, and change management emphasize the need to create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and part of a community that cares. Whether you are a teacher, parent, principal, health care provider or authority figure, you can benefit from restorative practices. Over the course of this program, you鈥檒l be part […]
MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter
Lord Hall Gallery is proud to host the MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter. The exhibition will feature works by Chloe DaSilva, Jenna Davenport, Samantha Grimwood and Emily Whittemore. The show will also feature 91爆料 alumni Adriana Cavalcanti, Rachel E. Church, Aylah Ireland and Anna Martin. The exhibition runs from May 15th聽through August 7th. A public opening […]
Dissertation Defense: Griffin Dill
Griffin Dill, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology and Environmental Sciences, will be defending his dissertation titled, 鈥淎n Integrated, Multi-Scale Examination of Tick-Borne Disease Risk in Maine.鈥 For zoom link and password, please contact the student at:聽griffin.dill@maine.edu
Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th, 2026. Exhibitions featured: Gerri Rachins: Selected Works on Paper, 2008 鈥 2025; Helter Skelter Paradise: Sam Cady; Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World; Under the Big Top: Works from the Collection, Featuring Alexander Nolan; and Society & Power: […]
Thesis Defense: Kendall Phillips
Kendall Phillips, a candidate for the Master of Science in Spatial Information Science & Engineering, will be defending her thesis titled, 鈥淐omparison of PFAS Contamination Across Drinking Water Wells in Maine Using a Knowledge Graph Approach鈥. Please contact kendall.phillips@maine.edu for a Zoom link.
Dissertation Defense: Bobby Thapa
Bobby Thapa, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in Forest Resources, will be defending his dissertation titled, 鈥淰aluation of Cultural Ecosystem Services.鈥
Thesis Defense: Alexander Pierce
Alexander Pierce, a candidate for the Master of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition, will be defending his thesis titled, 鈥淒evelopment and Techno-Economic Analysis of a Green Processing Method for Lobster (Homarus americanus) Shell Valorization.” Contact聽alexander.pierce@maine.edu聽for a zoom link
Harvesting and Arranging Garden Flowers – Falmouth
Join local educator and lifelong gardener, Nancy Atwell, for a hands-on workshop on harvesting and arranging fresh garden flowers. Growing cut flowers at home is a wonderful way to enjoy a steady supply of seasonal blooms while bringing color and beauty indoors. In this interactive class, you鈥檒l learn techniques for harvesting flowers at the right […]
SAT Prep Matters
Dr. Mary Smyth鈥檚 SAT Boot Camp has been used successfully to prepare students to take the SAT for many years. Students attend class every day during a school vacation week and practice taking short sections of the test. Students are relaxed and well-rested, so they are able to absorb the lessons and practice at their […]
Grow Food Safely in Urban Soils – Brewer
Join us for an evening of learning about urban soils and strategies for safely growing food! There will be hands-on activities to demonstrate urban soil health best practices and resources for testing soils in your farm or garden. Featuring 91爆料 Cooperative Extension, Food and Medicine, Weezy’s Farm and Flowers, Maine Organic Farmers and […]
Friday, August 7, 2026
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August 7, 2026 –Grant Writing Essentials
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August 7, 2026 –Foundations in Restorative Practices
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August 7, 2026 –MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter
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August 7, 2026 –Grant Writing Essentials
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Virtual EventAugust 7, 2026 –Orientation to Brightspace (Virtual)
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Virtual EventAugust 7, 2026 –Food Safety Webinar Series: From Document Writing to Audit Day: A Small Business Guide to Food Safety Compliance
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August 7, 2026 –Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
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August 7, 2026 –Thesis Defense: Marc Michaud
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Virtual EventAugust 7, 2026 –Building Content in Brightspace (Virtual)
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August 7, 2026 –Thesis Defense: Miranda Seixas
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August 7, 2026 –Lucia: Secret of Shooting Stars
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August 7, 2026 –SPARK: The Universe in US
Grant Writing Essentials
This interactive online professional development program will teach you the basics of seeing a grant through a full cycle鈥攆rom inception to completion. You鈥檒l learn how to get your organization ready to apply for grants, where to find funders and funding opportunities, how to write the components of a grant and how to submit a successful […]
Foundations in Restorative Practices
Today鈥檚 best thinking in leadership, education, and change management emphasize the need to create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and part of a community that cares. Whether you are a teacher, parent, principal, health care provider or authority figure, you can benefit from restorative practices. Over the course of this program, you鈥檒l be part […]
MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter
Lord Hall Gallery is proud to host the MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter. The exhibition will feature works by Chloe DaSilva, Jenna Davenport, Samantha Grimwood and Emily Whittemore. The show will also feature 91爆料 alumni Adriana Cavalcanti, Rachel E. Church, Aylah Ireland and Anna Martin. The exhibition runs from May 15th聽through August 7th. A public opening […]
Grant Writing Essentials
You have a lot on your plate. Between annual appeals, communications, virtual event planning and fundraising, you鈥檙e overwhelmed. And now you鈥檝e been tasked with writing a grant and you don鈥檛 know where to start. Our online grant writing program can help! This interactive online professional development program will teach you the basics of seeing a […]
Orientation to Brightspace (Virtual)
An overview and introduction to Brightspace, 91爆料鈥檚 Learning Management System. Registration is required. We will email a reminder and Zoom information to registered participants prior to the workshop.
Food Safety Webinar Series: From Document Writing to Audit Day: A Small Business Guide to Food Safety Compliance
The 91爆料 Extension Food Safety Webinar Series is a monthly, expert-led educational series focused on practical food safety, regulatory compliance, and product innovation across the food system. Sessions cover topics such as electronic record-keeping, workforce training, chemical safety, food adulteration prevention, seafood pathogen detection, audit readiness, product development, environmental air quality, and alternative protein innovations. […]
Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th, 2026. Exhibitions featured: Gerri Rachins: Selected Works on Paper, 2008 鈥 2025; Helter Skelter Paradise: Sam Cady; Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World; Under the Big Top: Works from the Collection, Featuring Alexander Nolan; and Society & Power: […]
Thesis Defense: Marc Michaud
Marc Michaud, a candidate for the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, will be defending his thesis titled, 鈥淲ireless Bone Density Measurement Instrument.鈥
Building Content in Brightspace (Virtual)
Explore how to build, import and link to content in Brightspace, 91爆料鈥檚 Learning Management System. Registration is required. We will email a reminder and Zoom information to registered participants prior to the workshop.
Thesis Defense: Miranda Seixas
Miranda Seixas, a candidate for the Master of Science in Ecology and Environmental Sciences, will be defending her thesis titled, 鈥淚nvestigating Environmental Drivers of Microbial Community Composition in Glacially Fed Lakes in the Arctic and Subarctic鈥. Contact聽miranda.seixas@maine.edu聽for a zoom link.
Lucia: Secret of Shooting Stars
Vladimir, a polar bear and James, a penguin, travel into space aboard the Polaris to study polar auroras.聽 Hit by a meteorite, they crash at the foot of a pre-Columbian pyramid and meet Lucia, a hummingbird who is passionate about rocks. She tells them about a legend evoking 鈥渟tones of light鈥.聽 Meteorites, shooting stars, these […]
SPARK: The Universe in US
From the oxygen we breathe to the uranium that warms our planet鈥檚 core, we owe everything to the stars. SPARK: The Universe in Us is about our deep connection not just to Earth, but to stars millions of light years away鈥攁nd billions of years in the past. Discover the celestial origins of the elements we […]
Saturday, August 8, 2026
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August 8, 2026 –Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th, 2026. Exhibitions featured: Gerri Rachins: Selected Works on Paper, 2008 鈥 2025; Helter Skelter Paradise: Sam Cady; Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World; Under the Big Top: Works from the Collection, Featuring Alexander Nolan; and Society & Power: […]
