Earth Day is April 22nd this year. Earth Day activities that we are aware of include these two events at Cobscook Institute.
- Earth Day Celebration Roadside Cleanup, Saturday, April 25th, 1 – 2 pm
- Earth Day Celebration Trail Clearing, Sunday, April 26th, 12 – 2 pm
Happy Wednesday!
New this week:
If you missed last week’s CCC training, Navigating New Realities: Substance Use Trends for Community Providers, presented by Abby Frutchey, LMSW, LADC, CCS, and guest panelists, or would like a refresher, we are in the process of editing the recording in different formats. You can view a recording of the full video on YouTube (2 hours, 27 minutes) now, and when ready, view the training broken up into 3 shorter videos or download the mp3 file for audio only. As editing is complete for each recording, we will update the access page. In order to access these links, we are asking folks to complete a very short access form.
- K-8: $1,000
- High School: $1,500
- College: $2,500
- Open (Adults): $8,000
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Cobscook Institute is gauging community interest in ASTRONOMY classes. Please take 2 minutes to complete our survey. Thank you.
CCC is excited to announce that the Maine Public Health Association selected the Downeast Population Health Initiative to receive their award for Public Health Program of Excellence at this year’s MPHA award ceremony on June 4th at Maple Hill Farm. Learn more about this initiative and CCC involvement here. Other award winners this year include:
- Presidents’ Award: Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI)
- Pamela M.B. Studwell Tobacco Policy Award: Kenneth I. Lewis
- Phebe Conrey King Access to Healthcare Award: Dr. Jonathan Busko
- Public Health Business Champion Award: Taj Indian Cuisine of South Portland
- Public Health Journalism Award: Dylan Tusinski
- Public Health Policy Champion Award: Rep. Anne Graham
- Public Health Rising Star Award:
- Jessica Schermer
Register to attend the award ceremony here.
From the Downeast Public Health Council: Now that you have tested your well water and received the report, learn how to read the test results and what to do with unsatisfactory results. Check your results for:
- Elements tested
- Levels above health guidelines
- Watch this video to understand your results
In the Downeast District, 16.8% of wells in Washington County and 21.7% of wells in Hancock County exceed state guidelines for Arsenic (>10 ug/L). If the results report contamination with bacteria, chemicals or other elements:
- Immediately switch to bottled water
- You may need to disinfect or shock your well depending on the contaminant
- If contaminated by sand-salt pile visit DEP site
- Find the right water treatment solution for your home
- If you need assistance apply for Well Water Abatement Program.