Authored by Chris KnoblockDirector of Communications and Media RelationsPortland Pirates The Portland Pirates and Gorham Savings Bank have partnered to sponsor the Goals for Success Program for the 9th straight season! The objective of the program is to educate students in grades 3-6 about the importance of setting goals, both in athletics as well as… Read more »
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Resolutions… The Big “To Do”!
Authored by Karen Schebaum Resolutions can feel like heavy baggage to drag into the New Year, particularly if your goals are exercise related — and it’s winter! Resolution means “a firm decision to do or not to do something.” (See? Kind of heavy!) I have found that what works for me is focusing on the… Read more »
Van Beckman Receives Redy Award!
Authored by Reeve Chace, MPH The Let’s Go! Home Office presented a Redy Award to Nathaniel “Van” Beckman on Tuesday, December 18th, at the Let’s Go! Androscoggin office at the YWCA in Lewiston. The Redy Award is a prestigious award given to community members or organizations that have demonstrated outstanding commitment, leadership, and innovation to… Read more »
Local Schools, Programs, and Health Care Sites Honored for Supporting Healthy Kids Initiative
Authored by Reeve Chace, MPH A select list of Maine schools, after-school programs, and child care programs is being recognized for offering healthy food and recreational opportunities for students. The award was presented to those organizations that met five Priority Strategies established in connection with Let’s Go!, a program of The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital… Read more »
Let’s Go! Partners with MIYHS
Authored by Rick Fortier, CHES Let’s Go! is pleased to announce a recent partnership with the Maine Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services for the 2013 Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey (MIYHS). The MIYHS is only administered every two years and provides valuable data to school administrators and communities in… Read more »