Happy Wednesday!
New this week:
At the Maine Council on Aging (MCOA), we believe aging is a rich and varied experience, but one that unites us all. Our stories about aging are out of date and in our way. To create a society that works for everyone, we need to shift the conversation and disrupt ageism—together. This week, we invite you to take just one action to help spread the word and amplify the message. You can also join our Keys to Age-Inclusion: Collaboration & Belonging webinar from 3-4 pm on October 9th to learn about resources and tips for addressing ageism and join the conversation about where the age-friendly movement is heading. Register here.
Join Passamaquoddy tribal member and Cobscook Institute’s Director of Indigenous Teaching and Learning Geo Neptune for a Medicine Walk on Cobscook institute’s campus, Saturday October 25th, 1 – 3 pm. In this program, we will learn about various medicines growing right here on the Cobscook Institute campus, hear some Wabanaki stories, and make a batch of pine needle tea – a much needed source of Vitamin C during long winters in the Dawnland. All are welcome to this event. Learn more here.
There are a limited number spots available for daughterhood.org’s 8-week “Walking with Grief” Intensive Circle. This circle meets weekly on Tuesdays from 7-8:30 through mid-November and is designed for people who have lost someone between January 1, 2024 and August 1, 2025. For those interested, click here.
Social Media’s Impact on Kids
Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine, Inc. & The Kinship Program invite you to the Princeton AFFM C.A.R.E.S. Support Group Meeting on November 5, 2025 at Lots of Tots Child care,162 Main Street, from 5:30 — 7:30. This meeting is open to all Adoptive, Foster and Kinship Caregivers. Childcare will be available. A training on “Social Media’s Impact on Kids” will be included in the meeting. While it can offer opportunities for connection, information access, and community building, it also presents dangers like cyberbullying, exposure to inappropriate content, and negative impacts on mental health. Let’s explore how to help keep kids safe, while providing support and conversation about social media access. Presented by Angie Dyer, Foster Home Developer, Community Health & Counseling. RSVP for the Princeton C.A.R.E.S. meeting please by clicking here, emailing sheila@affm.net or calling Sheila at 207-827-2331.
Please join Sunrise County Economic Council on November 14th for SCEC’s 2025 Economic Summit with a keynote address from Jason Parent, Executive Director, ACAP, on “Building a Three County Community Action Agency to Better Support the Economic Vitality of our Region,” and an afternoon plenary with Matt Dana II, Working Communities Partnership Director, on “Responsive HR: Making Policies That Matter.” Attendees can also choose from eight topics for the morning breakout sessions. View the full agenda and learn more about breakout topics at the registration link here.
Save the date of November 21st, 9 am — 12 Noon in Science 102 at the University of Maine, Machias, for the CCC’s Impacts of Poverty Training, presented by Charley Martin-Berry and guest speaker. Details and registration coming soon.
EdGE Afterschool Registration Open
For over 20 years, Maine Seacoast Mission’s EdGE Afterschool and Summer Camp programs have helped children thrive. Open enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is now available. This free afterschool program happens at seven elementary schools in Washington County. Sign up your child today.
Chubby pets are cute, but that extra weight can have serious consequences. Learn more from this month’s Furry Friends flyer.
Maine CDC is seeking someone to fill a new role in Machias — Public Health Nurse I. This is a full-time position providing care to new or expecting parents, older adults, individuals diagnosed with tuberculosis or latent tuberculosis, and community groups. Your responsibilities include care planning and management, conducting home and field visits, supporting clinics and conferences, and advising and assisting civic groups on nursing and public health needs. Learn more here. New grads welcome!
Have you ever noticed your loved one making repeated facial movements, such as lip-smacking or tongue-rolling? These may be signs of Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) — a movement disorder linked to long-term use of certain medications. Caregiver Action Network’s new caregiver tool, Seeing the Signs: A Caregiver’s Guide to Involuntary Movements and Tardive Dyskinesia (TD), is a powerful resource that equips you to understand TD, recognize the symptoms, and learn how to advocate for care. Inside the tool you’ll find:
- Early signs and symptoms to watch for
- Tips for working with doctors and navigating insurance
- Insights on cultural and socioeconomic barriers to care
- TD caregivers who share their caregiving experiences
Don’t miss the signs. Get the answers you need. Explore the tool today.