Happy Wednesday!
New this week:
Senior Social
The Community Connections Center at 163 Main Street, Baileyville, welcomes community members 60+ to coffee, lite bites and community, Sunday, October 26th, from 11:30 am — 1:30 pm. Download a flyer to share.
Hancock County Down East Living with Cancer Conference
The Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center proudly announces the return of the Down East Living with Cancer Conference, scheduled for Friday, November 7, 2025, at Big Cat’s Catering, 163 Bar Harbor Road, Trenton, Maine. This free community event invites individuals affected by cancer, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and local support organizations to join in a day of connection, learning, and empowerment. This year’s theme, “The Informed Care Circle – Hope, Knowledge, and Empowerment for All,” emphasizes the importance of collaboration and education in the cancer journey. The conference highlights equitable access to care, shared knowledge, and the power of community support for people living with and beyond cancer. Friday, November 7th, 8:30 am – 2 pm at Big Cat’s Catering. More Information: info@bethwrightcancercenter.org (Please include “Conference/Big Cat” in the subject line) Register here.
Registration is open for Poverty in Washington County: emerging concerns and responses, a new CCC training on Friday, November 21st, 9 am — 12 Noon at the University of Maine, Machias in Science 102. Presented by CCC Director Charley Martin-Berry with guest speaker Ana Hicks, Policy Director in the Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future, this training will examine changes in public benefits that will impact people already in poverty. We will also discuss what works and look at poverty bias and worthiness, asking where these assumptions and beliefs come from and what are barriers to accessing supports. This free, informative and timely educational opportunity is open to all CCC partners. Contact Hour Certificate available. Register by November 14th here.
National Center for Equitable Care for Elders invites you to a new webinar, Partnership in Care: Supporting Patients and Caregivers After Early-Stage Dementia Diagnosis, that explores how patient support needs evolve after an early-stage dementia diagnosis, and how providers can engage informal caregivers as vital care planning partners. December 3rd, 2 – 3 pm on Zoom. Register here.
Join Our Team
- Support Staff – Seasonal Overnight Warming Center
- Youth Recovery Coach
The Maine Emergency Agency has prepared a survey for the public to report private dry wells in the state of Maine. Data collected through these reports help determine the scope and magnitude of the private well conditions across the state. Please note that submitting a report does not constitute a request for assistance. For help locating local water resources, Contact your Town or city municipal office. Report your dry well here.
The Machias Comprehensive Planning Committee is pleased to announce the release of its Community Survey. The survey is an essential part of the Town’s comprehensive planning process and offers residents the chance to share input on housing, land use, public services, economic development, natural resources, and more. The information collected will help guide the policies and strategies of Machias’ new Comprehensive Plan, which serves as the Town’s roadmap for growth, investment, and preservation over the next decade. All residents, year-round and seasonal, are strongly encouraged to participate. To make access easy, the Committee will be distributing an Every Door Direct Mail flyer to all Machias households. The flyer will include a QR code that links directly to the online survey (or click here). In addition, printed copies of the survey will be available at the Machias Town Office, located at 17 Stackpole Road.