Blog — Healthy Acadia

Building Hope: a film to build hope for those caught in the daily crisis of homelessness

Building Hope: a film to build hope for those caught in the daily crisis of homelessness

POSTTracey CarlsonJune 20, 2024homelessness, basic needs, Building Hope, HPM, BN

Blooms for HOPE

Blooms for HOPE

POSTTracey CarlsonJune 19, 2024SPR, project hope, project HOPE, bloomin' 4 good, Ellsworth Hannaford

A place for women in recovery, and their kids

A place for women in recovery, and their kids

MEDIA COVERAGETracey CarlsonJune 18, 2024move, volunteer opportunities, HA, HPM, BN, SPR, SB, HFFA

Washington County Food Council to Meet July 30

Washington County Food Council to Meet July 30

POSTTracey CarlsonJune 16, 2024Washington County Food Council, food for all, local food systems, food systems, food security, HFFA, healthy food for all

Community Input Needed by June 28

Community Input Needed by June 28

POSTTracey CarlsonJune 15, 2024HPM, health promotion and management, basic needs, Maine Shared CHNA, community health needs assessment, Maine health

Healthy Acadia Announces Mini-Grant Early Child Care Site Awardees to Expand Healthy Eating and Active Living Initiatives

Healthy Acadia Announces Mini-Grant Early Child Care Site Awardees to Expand Healthy Eating and Active Living Initiatives

PRESS RELEASETracey CarlsonJune 14, 2024early childhood education, Healthy Eating Active Living, mini-grant awardees, child care site mini-grants

Understanding Avian Flu (H5N1): What You Need to Know

Understanding Avian Flu (H5N1): What You Need to Know

POSTTracey CarlsonJune 13, 2024H5N1, avain flu, flu virus, virus, virus transmission, safety, flu, HPM

It's Time to Sign Up for Maine Senior FarmShare

It's Time to Sign Up for Maine Senior FarmShare

POSTTracey CarlsonJune 12, 2024HFFA, HA, HPM, Maine senior farmshare, food, food access, food security, free produce, summer food

Help Us Make the Move!

Help Us Make the Move!

Tracey CarlsonJune 11, 2024

What's Growing on at Safe Harbor?

What's Growing on at Safe Harbor?

POSTTracey CarlsonJune 10, 2024Safe Harbor, HPM, SPR, SB, substance use disorder, substance recovery, gardening, recoovery, resilience

Washington County Baby Gear Swap & Family Fun Friday

Washington County Baby Gear Swap & Family Fun Friday

POSTTracey CarlsonJune 9, 2024SB, HPM, BN, baby gear, baby item swap, family friendly activities

Celebrating Men's Health Month: Fostering Empathy and Promoting Well-being

Celebrating Men's Health Month: Fostering Empathy and Promoting Well-being

Tracey CarlsonJune 8, 2024

Spring delicacies — Jamaican Mango and Strawberry Salad

Spring delicacies — Jamaican Mango and Strawberry Salad

POSTTracey CarlsonJune 7, 2024Maine SNAP-Ed, summer recipes, healthy eating on a budget, healthy food for all, seasonal produce, PSE, seasonal workers, food connections, HFFA

Ways to Give - Support Our Down East Teen Leadership Camp!

Ways to Give - Support Our Down East Teen Leadership Camp!

POSTTracey CarlsonJune 6, 2024wtg, detlc, Down East Teen Leadership Camp, SB, strong beginnings, SPR, youth, youth mental health, youth voice, youth engagement, youth empowerment, youth-led, youth resilience, kids, summer camp

Fourth Annual Juneteenth Downeast 2024: Commemorating Unity and Resilience at Knowlton Park in Ellsworth

Fourth Annual Juneteenth Downeast 2024: Commemorating Unity and Resilience at Knowlton Park in Ellsworth

PRESS RELEASETracey CarlsonJune 5, 2024Juneteenth Downeast, Juneteenth Commemmoration, Knowlton Park, Ellsworth events, Ellsworth family events, family friendly activities, celebrating diversity, HPM

Free Workshop Invites Community Members to Explore the Meaning and Value of Mindfulness and Self Compassion

Free Workshop Invites Community Members to Explore the Meaning and Value of Mindfulness and Self Compassion

PRESS RELEASETracey CarlsonJune 5, 2024mindful self-compassion, mindfulness, self-compassion, self-care, HPM, health promotion and management

My Downeast Restorative Harvest Internship as an Incarcerated Student

My Downeast Restorative Harvest Internship as an Incarcerated Student

POSTTracey CarlsonJune 2, 2024HFFA, Healthy Food for All, Downeast Restorative Harvest, garden program for jail residents, second chances, USM, University of Southern Maine internship, community horticulture, community garden, DERH, well-being, wellness, internships

Relax, Enjoy, and Be Sun Safe this Summer

Relax, Enjoy, and Be Sun Safe this Summer

POSTTracey CarlsonJune 1, 2024HPM, sun safety, sunscreen, skin cancer, melanoma

Discover the Magic of "Miss Rumphius" in June's StoryWalk® at Porter Memorial Library

Discover the Magic of "Miss Rumphius" in June's StoryWalk® at Porter Memorial Library

PRESS RELEASETracey CarlsonMay 30, 2024StoryWalk, SNAP-Ed, Maine SNAP-Ed, family friendly activities, walking path, Porter Memorial Library, things to do, physical activity, walk, book walk, HFFA, HPM, AHE

These Youth Groups are Making a Real Difference in their Communities

These Youth Groups are Making a Real Difference in their Communities

POSTTracey CarlsonMay 28, 2024youth teams, SUPS, vape busters, youth-led, youth engagement, youth emp, inspiring youth leaders, community change makers, positive youth team, Calais City Council, Princeton Elementary