Sent 07/25/2025 We here at Rising Tide are deeply saddened by this news. .Thank you to everyone who contributes to nutrition incentive programs and food insecurity initiatives. Please continue to support your friends and neighbors through these turbulent times. This change will impact all school-based and community nutrition education services currently offered by our SNAP educator. For years, SNAP-Ed has helped us bring cooking classes, nutrition education, and wellness resources to schools, farmers markets, and community events across Lincoln County. We know this program has made a meaningful difference in the lives of many, and we are deeply grateful for the opportunity to have served our community in this way. Although SNAP-Ed programming is ending, all other Healthy Lincoln County work in substance use prevention and food security will continue and is currently unaffected by this funding change. Our commitment to improving community health through nutrition education remains unwavering. We are actively working to reimagine what this work could look like in the future, and we’re exploring new ways to continue supporting the health and well-being of our neighbors. As we prepare for this transition, we are collecting stories from community members who have been part of this journey. If you’ve attended a class, hosted a current or former SNAP educator, or interacted with our SNAP-Ed team in any way, we’d love to hear from you. Share your story here: https://forms.office.com/r/y5D831YxVu. Your stories will help us honor the impact of SNAP-Ed and inspire what comes next. Please take a moment to check out our FAQ for more details about this change and what it means for our community. Your continued support means so much as we move through this transition together. 🫐 IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN! 🫐 WILD BLUEBERRY HERITAGE Our mission is to protect and restore vital lands and waters on a scale that matters. We envision a world where our lands and waters are healthy and protected and where nature occupies a place of central importance in every person’s life. Currently, we have protected over 15,000 acres through direct acquisition and conservation easements with landowners, including Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson. Midcoast Conservancy’s service area is roughly 500 square miles covering the Sheepscot River, Damariscotta Lake, and Medomak River watersheds. On Sunday, July 27, 2025, farms across the state open their gates to you. Experience farm tours, live demos, and meet the hardworking farmers behind your food, flowers, fiber, and other farm products. It’s free, family-friendly, and rain or shine! Check out the list of participating farms and plan your visit at www.realmaine.com/openfarmday GRAB A HEARTSign up for The Rising Times newsletter and get this great information straight in your email!
July 25, 2025
Shared from our friends at Healthy Lincoln County, July 23, 2025
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Click here to place an order, here to learn more about Blue Barrens Farm, and here to learn all about wild Maine blueberries.
One of three berries native to North America, the Wild Blueberry has been used for food and medicinal purposes for hundreds of years. Today’s commercial growers carefully tend the Wild Blueberry lands of Maine and Canada, nurturing them for future generations.
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Every month, we donate .5% of our Wednesday sales to an organization nominated and voted on by our member-owners. That organization is also invited to come into Rising Tide and present information and takeaways for the public to be educated and aware of this organization’s efforts within our community.
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Find farms near you using the interactive map: https://bit.ly/MapOFD36
Activities vary by location—check schedules before you go: www.realmaine.com/events
After your visit, share your thoughts via the visitor survey: https://forms.office.com/g/
CHANGES AHEAD FOR SNAP-ED PROGRAMMING IN LINCOLN COUNTY
Due to recent federal budget reductions, the SNAP-Ed nutrition education funding supporting Healthy Lincoln County will end on September 30, 2025. We appreciate the partnerships and impact achieved through this support.
BLUEBERRIES AND WATERMELONS ARE ELIGIBLE!
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