• Healthy Beaches-Sun Safety was again offered at local public beaches and community fairs in the Piscataquis County area during 2007.
  • More than 175 people viewed the display, enjoyed a healthy snack and applied their sunscreen during the program.
  • Efforts continue to include a broader awareness of sunscreen safety for sports teams and communities, resulting in planting shade trees and providing sun safety kits for staff.
     
• Bouncing Back was a series for the Moosehead Manufacturing workers who recently lost their jobs. More than 50 employees attended one or more of these Lunch and Learn sessions. Topics covered included making adjustments to the household budget, tips for stretching dollars, ways to use local resources and taking care of oneself after a job loss.
  • All participants reported saving money through at least one idea shared during the session.
  • University of Maine Cooperative Extension Eat Well Nutrition Education staff provided lunch that included recipes and local food pantry items.
     
• University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Eat Well program staff provides nutrition education to limited-income citizens, including food stamp recipients, throughout the state. Participants learn—in small groups, in schools, in their homes or through correspondence courses—strategies for expanding their food dollar and eating well on low budgets.
   
• University of Maine Cooperative Extension staff assisted in the development of the Newport Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market, resulting in 12 area farmers and vendors offering their products directly to consumers.
   
• 4-H is the youth development program of University of Maine Cooperative Extension. This year at MSAD #41 in Milo, a grant-funded pilot program was awarded to provide a safe place and opportunities for children to learn life skills.
  • More than 100 students participated in Cultural Heritage Arts programs for 7th grade classes.
     
• University of Maine Cooperative Extension is providing leadership and educational resources for tourism economic development initiatives in the Maine Highlands and Western Maine Lakes and Mountains regions. Faculty and staff members are providing tools and educational programs for businesses and communities seeking to expand their base of tourism opportunities.

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