CCC Wednesday Communique — September 2, 2026

There are 5 seats left in our Intimate Partner Violence Training spread over 2 days: Sept 30th & Oct 1st.  Learn more here.

Happy Wednesday!

New this week:

September is Happy Cat Month

Eastern Area Agency on Aging’s Furry Friends Food Bank is celebrating Happy Cat Month with simple ways to keep your feline friend happy and healthy. From daily play and an enriching home environment to good nutrition, preventive care, and plenty of love, a few simple steps can make a big difference.  Click here for tips to help keep your cat happy and healthy.


UMM Hosts 3 Events for World Suicide Prevention Day
Sept 5thSuicide prevention and awareness presentation from 2–3:30 pm in Torrey Hall, room 232
Sept 10thCandlelight vigil at 8 pm in front of the library
Sept 26thOut of the Darkness Walk for Hope and Healing starting at the PAC at 2 pm.


RSU 24 Adult Ed on September 12th

RSU 24 invites you to 4 fun events on September 24th as part of their Adult Ed enrichment program.  From learning how to cook a Polish favorite, Golombki (stuffed cabbage) to Needle Felting, this roundup of creative classes has you covered.  See flyer for details.


Google Slides Training

Washington County Adult & Community Ed with Cobscook Institute present 2 levels of FREE online classes on Google Slides:
Beginner: Tuesdays, Sept 22 – Oct 20, 6 – 7 pm
Intermediate: Tuesdays, Oct 27 – Nov 24, 6 – 7 pm.
Register here.


Inspiring Change
Through Cancer Awareness Walk in Baileyville

This October, the Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center invites our community to come together for something much bigger than a walk. On Monday, October 12, 2026, we will host A Season of Hope: Inspiring Change Through Cancer Awareness Walk – Baileyville, a community cancer awareness walk and fundraiser held as part of Baileyville OctoberFest. The event will begin at the Woodland High School parking lot, with check-in at 8 am and the walk beginning at 9 am.  This special morning is about bringing together cancer survivors, individuals currently undergoing treatment, caregivers, families, friends, businesses, healthcare providers, and community members to raise awareness and critical funds, celebrate survivorship, support those currently facing cancer, and remember those we have lost.  Walk for Someone. Walk for Hope.  Download a flyer for details.


Fall Festival at Cobscook

October 24th, 10 am — 4 pm, Cobscook Institute: Here is a sneak peek at what we’re planning for the festival:
-Maker’s Market: Browse a stunning array of handmade goods from local artisans. (Still accepting vendor applications!)
-Cider Presses: Help us press fresh, local apples into delicious cider, or bring your own apples.
-Bicycle Coalition of Maine Drop-In: Bring your bike for some hands-on maintenance and repair help.
-Fiber Circle: Watch mesmerizing wool spinning demonstrations and connect with local fiber artists.
-Community Garden Scavenger Hunt: A fun, interactive way to explore our community gardens.
Plus Pottery Studio Open House & Sale; Community Soup Competition; Intro to Tai Chi; Winter Birding Talk; food, music and more.  Learn more here.


Wayfinder Schools Fall Open House

October 28th, 4 – 6 pm, 79 Washington St, Camden: Wayfinder Schools invites you to join them for their annual Fall Open House. Enjoy warm apple cider and other fall treats while touring the Camden site and meeting students, staff, board members and graduates. We are looking forward to celebrating the new school year together!


Heat Pump Special for Single-Wide Mobile Homes

Efficiency Maine is offering a new, limited-time opportunity that can help homeowners living in single-wide mobile homes reduce their energy costs by installing a new ducted heat pump system for just $1,000.  This offer is available through December 31, 2026, to homeowners who meet certain eligibility requirements.  Learn more.


Current Research, Regulatory, and Policy Considerations
Regarding Psychedelics as Medicine
New SAMHSA publication:  Psychedelic-assisted therapy is moving from research settings toward clinical practice faster than most observers anticipated even five years ago. Psychedelics are compounds that produce marked changes in perception, mood, thought, and sense of self.  Emerging science suggests potential therapeutic benefit for some psychedelic-assisted therapies for a variety of different conditions, including major depressive disorder and substance use disorders.  This technical assistance paper provides an overview of the advances in the use of psychedelics as medicine, as well as research needs, safety considerations, and the system growth needed to support them.  Download the paper.

Daughterhood, the Blog
The 5 Most Unexpected Challenges of Caregiving, by Anne Tumlinson: Caregiving requires sacrifice and commitment and it can be heartbreaking. And when you are facing many challenges, there are still those that arise that might surprise you.  Read now.

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