April being Alcohol Awareness Month is a great opportunity to highlight the harmful effects of drinking alcohol at a young age. Underage drinking can have serious consequences, both in the short and long term. Here are some harmful effects of underage drinking:...
Who has a role in making our children, youth, families and community thrive? I think we all do. We cannot ask most people if they feel they matter to other people in their communities. But it is a question asked of middle and high school youth on the Maine Integrated...
Part of living your healthiest life is enjoying fresh air and exercise. Two great, free ways to do that in Kennebec County are StoryWalks® and Little Free Libraries! What is a StoryWalk®? StoryWalk® is an innovative and delightful way for children — and adults! — to...
Summary Augusta’s Cony High School students saw the concerning amount of vaping among their peers, and called in Healthy Communities of the Capital Area (HCCA) to help do something about it. The students, members of Key Club, gathered 350 seventh and eighth...
Spring is right around the corner! In just a few short days the sun will be shining, birds chirping, and plants sprouting. Spring is a great time to tackle some of those projects shelved during the winter. It’s also a great time to clean, declutter, and refresh your...
School nutrition programs across Maine will soon sustainably incorporate local foods into their school meals, thanks to a new Farm & Sea to School Institute hosted by Healthy Communities of the Capital Area. HCCA, the fiscal home of Maine Farm to School,...
