Member News

The teens want to celebrate the coming of spring! Please join us or consider sponsoring us. For sponsorship information: info@augustateencenter.org Thank you!

Registration is now open for the Spring Awakening Retreat on Sunday, March 22nd, 2026!  Space is limited to a max of 12 participants so reserve now to guarantee a spot.  

This is an all-day experience that will be immersive, inspiring and restorative.  The retreat is a collaboration of healers including John Agee, Ph.D., clinical psychologist, massage therapist and yoga teacher Danielle Dickey-Heifets, LMT, RYT, and embodied movement facilitator, Kristy McNaughton.  

For the Joy of Winter: 25 Years of WinterKids to Air on Maine Public Television

WESTBROOK, Maine (January 6, 2026) — WinterKids is proud to announce that For the Joy of Winter: 25 Years of WinterKids will air on Maine Public Television as part of the Maine Public Film Series on Thursday, January 22 at 9:00 p.m., with encore showings on January 23 at 1:00 a.m., January 24 at 2:00 p.m., and January 25 at 4:00 p.m.

The documentary follows WinterKids’ 25-year journey from a small grassroots idea to a statewide movement helping 16,000 children (annually) discover the joy and lifelong benefits of outdoor winter activity. What began as one simple vision has grown into a vibrant community of thousands, all connected by a shared love of learning, playing, and growing outside together.

Fidium announced the next evolution of Maine’s largest 100% fiber network, introducing new 5 Gig and up to 8 Gig symmetrical internet plans with WiFi 7 technology for consumers across the state.

The new multi-gig plans begin rolling out in April 2026, with more than 160,000 Maine locations eligible in the initial launch. The first communities served will include Augusta, Waterville, Bangor, Biddeford, Greater Portland, Lewiston, Auburn and the Midcoast region.

Healthy Communities of the Capital Area (HCCA) specializes in providing free resources, assistance, and programming that supports worksites in fostering healthy, safe, and thriving environments for staff and clients.

Our programs focus on tobacco and vaping prevention, healthy eating, active living, and other wellness initiatives. Some offerings include: 

• Support updating and implementing Wellness and Tobacco Free Polices 
• Staff Education on wellness and tobacco topics 
• Tobacco treatment resources for employers to share 

If you are interested in learning more about how HCCA might support your staff and clients, contact Isabelle Stevens (i.stevens@ hccame.org) or Sarah Young (s.young@ hccame.org).

Cathy DeMerchant Assumes Full Ownership of Capital Area and Bangor Area Staffing Solutions 
Milestone marks next chapter of leadership and long-term vision.

Watch video here:

https://youtu.be/GIGxxqG-tDA?si=vxW3yDWkgIOrj2Ds 

A story of resilience despite the devastating effects of The Grinch Storm on December 18th 2023. The Kennebec River overflowed onto the streets of Gardiner, Maine. Alan Claude Gallery and Bintliff's Corner Brew fight to recover with the help of their community and after two years, win Down East Magazine BEST OF MAINE awards in the state of Maine and Yankee Magazine. ---------------------------------------- View more Alan Claude videos, art and stories at: Website - https://alanclaude.com/