National Alcohol Awareness Month – April

National Alcohol Awareness Month – April

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:...
Free Family Fun for Fans of Reading!

Free Family Fun for Fans of Reading!

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...
Cony Key Club Educates 7th, 8th Grade

Cony Key Club Educates 7th, 8th Grade

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...
Declutter

Declutter

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...