Sagadahoc County Board of Health

09/15/2026

Mental wellbeing is not separate from recovery, it IS recovery. Supporting mental health helps people build the resilience needed for long-term success.

Need help finding addiction and recovery resources? Contact the Community Navigator at 207-449-0185 or 207-443-8210.

09/10/2026

**CONFIRMED RABIES CASE IN GEORGETOWN**

An animal in Georgetown has tested positive for rabies. With a confirmed case here in Sagadahoc County, this is a good time to make sure your family and pets are protected.

Make sure your dogs, cats, and other pets are up to date on their rabies vaccinations. Maine requires dogs and cats to be vaccinated against rabies, and keeping vaccinations current is one of the best ways to protect your pets if they come into contact with an infected wild animal.

Watch for unusual behavior in wild animals. Rabies cannot be diagnosed just by looking at an animal, and an infected animal may not show obvious symptoms. Possible warning signs can include:

• Unusual aggression or excitability
• Loss of fear of people or repeatedly approaching people
• Disorientation, circling, stumbling, falling over, or difficulty walking
• Paralysis or weakness
• Excessive drooling or foaming at the mouth
• Difficulty swallowing or breathing
• Unusual lethargy or unresponsiveness

If you see an animal acting strangely, keep your distance. Do not touch or approach wild animals, and keep children and pets away. If a wild animal bites or scratches you, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water for 10–15 minutes and contact a health care provider and the Maine Warden Service. If your pet has contact with a potentially rabid wild animal, contact your veterinarian.

Find your town’s Animal Control Officer:
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/ahw/animal_welfare/animal_control_officers.shtml

More information about rabies from Maine CDC:
https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/diseases-conditions/animal-borne-diseases/rabies

09/02/2026

Head Start spots available! If you receive SNAP, SSI or TANF your child is automatically eligible. All others require income verification.

SELECT NUMBER OF HEAD START SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE
& EARY HEAD START TEACHING JOBS

Do you have a 3 or 4 year old? Sign your little one up for preschool!

We have a number of Head Start openings still available but they are filling fast.

If you receive SNAP, SSI or TANF your child is automatically eligible- all others requiring income verification.

Please start your application today!

https://www.childplus.net/apply/en-us/C97F811676B91C474A31297F2B9DA7F3/7F5A4D7D0B8682AA8FCC15EAA74116DB

Looking for job? We are hiring!

https://byr.udi.temporary.site/job-opportunities/

If you have any questions please contact:

Jana E. Pye
ERSEA & Community Outreach Specialist
Midcoast Maine Community Action
Phone: 207-442-7963 x 301
Mobile: 207-837-8597
34 Wing Farm Parkway, Bath, ME 04530
www.midcoastmainecommunityaction.org
[email protected]

09/01/2026

The Medicare Savings Program is saving eligible Mainer's an average of $8,100 per year on Medicare expenses. To apply call AgeWise Maine at (877) 353-3771 or Consumers for Affordable Health Care at (800) 965-7476 and start saving today! Learn more about the program: https://bit.ly/4hFQ1uz

08/28/2026

All the details you need -- including how-to videos and application link! -- can be found at mainehousing.org/heap.

08/24/2026

Had a great time at Midcoast Youth Center's Set For Success event yesterday! Thanks so much for letting us participate and mingle with local families. Here's a photo of SCEMA's K9 Chaos Crisis Response Canine to help with engagement. 😂🐕

08/21/2026

🚗 MaineCare covers Non-Emergency Transportation (NET) for eligible members. You may get a ride to your MaineCare-covered appointment or have your ride reimbursed by MaineCare.

‼️Make sure to make an appointment at least 2 business days in advance and check that it is covered by MaineCare and approved by the transportation broker.

❓What if I have a complaint?
Contact the transportation broker in your region and file a complaint. If you would like a response from the broker, you must request a follow-up call or a response in writing. If you are not satisfied with the response, you can call MaineCare Member Services at 1-800-977-6740 and request to file a complaint against the broker.

➡ For more information about NET and to find the transportation broker in your region, visit www.maine.gov/dhhs/oms/member-resources/transportation

08/18/2026

Come help New Hope Midcoast celebrate 45 years of supporting survivors!

For 45 years, New Hope Midcoast has stood alongside survivors, offering safety, resources, and hope across Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox, and Waldo counties.

Reaching a milestone like 4.5 decades of dedicated advocacy isn't just about looking back at how far we've come but about celebrating the strength of our community and recommitting to a future free from domestic abuse. We couldn't have made it this far without supporters, volunteers, and neighbors like you!

To mark this special anniversary, we’d love for you to join us at two memorable community events!

Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 20, from 5:30–7:30 PM at the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, and Thursday, August 27, from 5:30–7:30 PM at Center for Maine Contemporary Art in Rockland.

Come celebrate, connect with our team, and learn more about our ongoing work to empower survivors and create lasting change in Midcoast Maine.

We can't wait to see you and celebrate with you!

08/13/2026

⚠️ CYCLOSPORA CASES REPORTED IN MAINE

Maine CDC is reporting an increase in cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite called Cyclospora.

As of August 7, Maine has had 27 confirmed and probable cases this year. Ten of those cases were associated with produce connected to a multistate recall of iceberg lettuce.

Symptoms can include:
• Watery or frequent diarrhea
• Stomach cramps, bloating and gas
• Nausea
• Loss of appetite or weight loss
• Fatigue
• Sometimes fever, headache, vomiting or body aches

Symptoms can last for weeks if untreated and may seem to go away and then return.

Reduce your risk: Maine CDC recommends thoroughly washing fresh produce under clean running water before eating it, even produce labeled “prewashed.” Washing may reduce risk but may not completely remove Cyclospora.

If you are experiencing severe or prolonged gastrointestinal symptoms, especially following possible exposure to recalled iceberg lettuce, contact your health care provider.

We’ll continue to share public health information as updates become available.

08/10/2026

Time to apply for LIHEAP! MaineHousing's online application is OPEN. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP, also commonly called LIHEAP) helps eligible Maine homeowners and renters with home heating costs and may also help with electric bills, weatherization, and heating-system repairs or replacement.

For the 2026–2027 season, applications opened August 3, 2026 and will continue until funds are exhausted or May 29, 2027. Eligibility is based primarily on household size and income. Applicants need to provide documentation such as household member information, proof of income, recent energy/utility bills, and information about their heating source.

Go to https://www.mainehousing.org/programs-services/energy/energydetails/liheap to apply.

Do you need help applying? Contact the Community Navigator at 207-449-0185.