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Posted on May 14, 2009
STAR Celebration Date Changed to June 2!
The STAR Celebration for Cycle 16 will take place Tuesday, June 2 at Walsh Common at Lincolnville Central School. Beginning at 5:30pm, we will celebrate the achievements of STAR students with pizza, cake, awards, incentives and a raffle! Please join us.
For more information please call Vicki Hamlin at 236-9800.
Posted on May 13, 2009
Local Parents Prepare to Guide Good Choices
Sixteen local parents are meeting every Thursday night to talk about the challenges of having teenagers in today’s society, share tips, and learn some new skills that will benefit their family. The workshop series is called Guiding Good Choices, and is hosted by Five Town Communities That Care. Research has shown that children whose parents have participated in this nationally acclaimed program have fewer depressive symptoms, lower rates of substance use, and are less likely to engage in self-harming behaviors. Past participants and their children report that the program has improved the quality of the parent-child relationship, even for those who did not characterize their relationship as "bad" to begin with.
Guiding Good Choices is offered to parents of children who live or attend school in the five towns of Appleton, Camden, Hope, Lincolnville, and Rockport at no charge to participants. A meal for the entire family and complementary on-site childcare makes it easier for busy parents to attend. The current cycle, faciliated by Adam Kohlstrom and Sheryl Whitier, takes place at Camden Hills Regional High School and is supported by donations from local citizens and past participants. To learn more about the program, about upcoming cycles, or to make a donation to support the program, call Dalene Dutton at 236-9800 or email dalene@fivetownctc.org.
Posted on May 6, 2009
CTC Welcomes New STAR Program Coordinator!
Five Town Communities That Care is proud to welcome Vicki Hamlin as the new STAR Program Coordinator. Ms. Hamlin replaces Tarah Hall, who left CTC in April to serve in the PeaceCorps.
Vicki joined the CTC team in March 2009, after three years working for The Sunshine Lady Foundation and, before that, ten years of working in the Maine public school system as a teacher, coach and mentor. She grew up in Thomaston and continues to have a strong attachment and commitment to the people of mid-coast Maine. Vicki has a degree in English from the University of Maine and is currently working on her certification in running a non-profit through The Hutchinson Center. Ms. Hamlin and her husband Guy have three children, and reside in Belfast.
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Posted on May 6, 2009
CTC Reps Participate in National Training
Representatives from Five Town Communities That Care recently participated in training provided by the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, the Office of National Drug Control Policy, and the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America. The three and a half day training was part of the Drug Free Communities Support Program Grant awarded to FIve Town CTC, which includes a total of three such trainings in the first year of the award. The San Diego training was the second in the series and covered topics related to strategic planning. Five Town CTC’s Executive Director, Dalene Dutton and Board member Lisa Ettinger attended the sessions on behalf of the CTC Coalition.
Below: Peggy Quigg, Director of CSAP’s Community Programs Division with Five Town CTC Board member Lisa Ettinger at the Drug Free Communities Support Program Training in San Diego, California.
Posted on May 6, 2009
CTC Director Part of Maine Delegation
Five Town Communities That Care Executive Director Dalene Dutton traveled to Washington, D.C. as part of the delegation representing Maine at the Coalition for Juvenile Justice (CJJ) conference during the first week of May. Ms. Dutton attended briefings, participated in work sessions, and spoke with government and elected officials regarding juvenile justice issues facing Maine and the nation. Others in Maine’s delegation included Program Director Patrick Walsh of Broadreach Family and Community Services, juvenile defense attorney Edwin Chester of Chester & Vestal, Assistant District Attorney of Cumberland County Christine Thibeault, and Maine juvenile justice specialist Kathryn McGloin.
In the picture below (L to R): Patrick Walsh, Dalene Dutton, Ned Chester, Christine Thibeault, Kathryn McGloin, CJJ founder and Maine native A.L. Carlisle, and CJJ National Chair Robin Jenkins of North Carolina.
See our calendar page for a calendar view of events, meetings, etc.
April 2013
- Kay Stephens: Cyberbullying is not ‘sticks and stones.’ It’s psychological warfare
- Graffam's Harborside Restaurant to host benefit for Five Town CTC on April 2!
March 2013
- 2nd annual Rock 4 STAR coming May 10th!
- Alcohol consumption and sexual assault
- Give a Hoot! Businesses wanted...
- The Science of not believing in Science
February 2013
January 2013
- Mental health stigma: changing minds and outcomes
- Have you checked out SOUND OFF lately????
- Five Town CTC honors Youth Advocates, unveils new MYDAUS data
December 2012
- Talking to our own youth about the Connecticut school shooting
- Business Sense and Cents: the case for business support of prevention efforts
- The state of Juvenile Justice
November 2012
October 2012
September 2012
August 2012
July 2012
- Bucking the trend on teenage depression... or, why we dance for prevention
- Next Youth Advocate Nominees Sought
- Five Town CTC Dancewalk A Huge Success!
- Teen Screen Scene
- Blah, Blah, Blah
June 2012
- Five Town CTC Development Director Infected by Dancewalk Craze!
- Dancewalk Registration Materials and Pledge forms now available!
- Summertime or Party time?
- What an idiot!
- What an idiot!
May 2012
- The sex(t)ual revolution
- You're going to WHAT?
- The Art of Fighting Without Fighting
- The Art of Fighting Without Fighting
- Hanging With My Heroes
April 2012
- Sex, Drugs, Rock and Roll!
- Rock4STAR benefit dance April 28th
- Five Town CTC travels to Texas
- Could have been a lost boy…….
March 2012
- The "good 'ole days"....
- The "good 'ole days"....
- A little history...
- Dad, where are my pants?
- A little history...
- Fostering A Community That Cares About Youth 2012-03-16 08:16:00
- Five Town CTC Honors Youth Advocates
- Project X
- Project X gets an "F"
- March 8 Panel on Juvenile Justice Finalized
- Murder in the headlines...
- Murder in the headlines
February 2012
- No Place for kids...
- No place for kids...
- Being Grandad...
- Weaving a Web of Relationships
- Exciting Panel for March Coalition Meeting!
- Binge Drinking: Not just having a good time
- "Binge" Drinking: Not just having a good time
January 2012
- Why NOT to ask, "Is your homework done yet?"
- Why NOT to ask, "Is your homework done?"
- Come Have Fun With Other Parents!
- Embracing the positive in prevention
- Moving Beyond “No”: Embracing the Positive in Prevention
- This week's blog by Adam K.
- Community
- Today's blog entry
- How is a birthing class different from a workshop for parents of teens?
December 2011
- How the Five Town community got started with CTC...
- How we got started with CTC...
- Why "Good Job" isn't necessarily good enough
- Why "good job" isn't necessarily good enough...
- Holiday office schedule
- Newest blog entry: "Skills+Opportunities+Recognition=Bonding"
- Skills + Opportunities + Recognition = Bonding
- Why Community?
- Have you checked out our blog yet?
- Bullying: Not just playground scuffles
November 2011
- Teen Brain ≠ Adult Brain
- Five Town Communities That Care Celebrates 23rd Cycle of S.T.A.R.
- Five Town CTC Launches Weekly Blog
- Why prevention?
- STAR Program To Go On Hiatus
- SOUND OFF About “Hopes and Frustrations” in November Issue
October 2011
- Five Town CTC Honors Youth Advocates at October Meeting
- What Does Bullying Look Like?
- Guiding Good Choices Starts November 1st!
- Five Town CTC Director Named to Fed Advisory Committee
September 2011
- Pies Earn Bakers Some Dough!
- BBQ Kings and Queen of the 2011 Harvest Hootenanny
- STAR Begins Again on September 21st!
- STAR Registrations Mailed Today!
- STAR Support Staff Wanted
- Only Five More Days Until the Harvest Hootenanny!
August 2011
- Earn Some Dough With Your Pies!
- Wanna Be A BBQ King (or Queen)?
- Gathering Data With a Smile
- Guiding Good Choice Facilitator Certification Opportunity
July 2011
June 2011
- Five Town CTC Honors Youth Advocates at June Meeting
- Five Town CTC Adds Alex Owre To Staff
- Five Town CTC's feature page, "Sound Off" up and running!
May 2011
April 2011
- Camden PD Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs April 30th
- STAR's April 1st Fun Friday Canceled for Snow
March 2011
- Updated Research Report on Marijuana Available
- Inhalant Abuse: Right Here Under Our Noses
- Leap into Spring with STAR!
- STAR Celebration Wednesday night (March 16) at Rockport Elementary School
- Five Town CTC Honors Youth Advocates
February 2011
- STAR Program Canceled Due to Inclement Weather (Feb. 28)
- Five Town CTC To Start New Feature Page By Teens
- STAR Canceled Due to Slippery Roads (Feb 1)
January 2011
- Vote for Five Town CTC in the Community Matters More Contest!
- Five Town CTC Offices Closed, STAR Canceled (Jan 20, 2011)
- Five Town CTC Welcomes Liv LiaBraaten!
- STAR Canceled January 18, 2011
- STAR Classes Canceled Today
- STAR Registrations Open NOW!
December 2010
- Five Town CTC offices closed Monday, December 27
- E.D. Position Opening at Greater Old Town CTC!
- Holiday Home Tour Canceled for this Year
November 2010
- Over 150 Gather For STAR Cycle 20 Celebration!
- Entries Sought for Second Annual Holiday Home Tour
- CTC Info Session tonight at CHRHS
October 2010
- STAR Canceled Today (October 15)!
- Harvest Hootenanny Contest Winners Announced!
- Harvest Hootenanny Ticket Winners
- Harvest Hootenanny Schedule Available
- Win up to $100 in the Harvest Hootenanny Pumpkin Carving Contest!
- Win up to $100 in the Harvest Hootenanny Pie Baking Contest!
September 2010
- First Annual "Harvest Hootenanny" Comes to Snow Bowl!
- Guiding Good Choices Parent Workshops Begin Oct 18th!
- Five Town CTC Among Awardees as White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Gives Out $85.6 Million
August 2010
- STAR Registration Materials Available for Download
- STAR Registration Underway!
- More Than Just Words: MMA Students Raise $850 for Five Town CTC
- STAR Registration "Envelope Stuffing Party"
- Levels of Risk, Protection, and Drug Use Predict Student Test Results
- STAR Support Staff Wanted
July 2010
- Learn about teen medicine abuse
- Info on Specific Drugs Available for Parents
- Take Preventative Steps With Prescriptions
- Blue Sky Cantina and Big Fish Restaurant Donate to Five Town CTC
- Prevention "Number One Priority"
- Traumatic Childhood Experiences Common For Most Justice-Involved Youth
- West Bay Rotary Donates $600!
- Five Town CTC offices closed week of July 4th
June 2010
- Midcoast Community Chorus Concert Yields $10K for FTCTC!
- Reserve Tickets Still Available
- Celebrating Community Collaborators in May
- Help us by writing a review for Five Town CTC!
- Hooked on Hookah?
May 2010
- Spring Youth Advocate Award Winners
- WHO Calls for Action to Reduce Harm From Alcohol
- Table Talks hosts needed
- Celebrating Community Collaborators in April
- STAR Students take Korfball skills on the road
- It Takes A Village
- STAR Celebration June 3rd
- Tickets for Midcoast Community Chorus Benefit Concert Going Fast!
March 2010
February 2010
- Drug Free Action Alliance 'SuperBowl Survey"
- STAR Canceled Today (Wednesday, Feb 3) due to poor road conditions!
- Youth Advocate Award Winners
- Winterfest Ice Carving
January 2010
- Five Town CTC Coalition Newsletter Available
- Perceived Risk of Harm of Marijuana Use Down Nationally for 12th Graders
- Study finds 45% of Seized Cocaine Contained Levamisole
December 2009
November 2009
- Holiday Home Tour Tickets On Sale
- We Are Over Half-Way and there is still a chance to Double Your Donation!
- Holiday Home Tour Proceeds to Support FTCTC!
- STAR Program Honored by Chamber of Commerce!
- FTCTC Offered New Challenge Grant!
- FTCTC Executive Director Honored With 2009 MAPSA Prevention Award
- Five Town CTC Coalition Meeting A Success!
October 2009
- Marijuana Use Down 66% Since We Began Programming in 2004!
- STAR Program Recognized by Maine After School Network
- Have a 5th - 8th grader? This workshop is for you!
- Challenge Met for $25K Grant!
- Help us meet our challenge grant!
September 2009
- Tug Kellough Takes Over STAR Helm
- CTC featured in JAMA publication!
- Out of Darkness Walk on Saturday, Sept. 26th!
- National Town Hall Webcast Available for viewing
- Five Town CTC on FaceBook!
- Five Town CTC featured on MPBN's "Maine Things Considered"
- Five Town Communities That Care featured on ABC News
August 2009
- Doris Buffett to match donations!
- STAR Program featured in National Council Magazine!
- Live in Maine? Under age 25? Take our survey and enter to win $250!
- Chestnut Street Baptist Church Donates $1200!
- Volunteers Needed To Assist With Research Project
July 2009
- Five Town CTC Efforts Featured During Panel at National Event
- CTC Staff off to Louisville Training, Office closed
- Out of Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk Date Set for Fall
June 2009
- Organizers Needed for Out of Darkness Walk
- STAR Program To Be Featured in National Magazine
- Coalition Meeting Features Inhalant Abuse Prevention Keynote
May 2009
- STAR Celebration Date Changed to June 2!
- Local Parents Prepare to Guide Good Choices
- CTC Welcomes New STAR Program Coordinator!
- CTC Reps Participate in National Training
- CTC Director Part of Maine Delegation
April 2009
March 2009
February 2009
- CTC HoopSTARs Take On the Harlem Ambassadors!
- FTCTC Presents to Medical Staff at PenBay Medical Center
- CTC Director Presents at National Leadership Forum
January 2009
December 2008
November 2008
October 2008
- Five Town CTC Joins UMCC Family
- CTC HoopStars to Challenge Harlem Ambassadors
- GGC Registration Extended!
September 2008
August 2008
- CTC Hosts SAMHSA Award Program Representative
- Marijuana Sourcebook Available from ONDCP
- Math and Literacy Mentors Receives $5000 from MCF
- Summer Newsletter Available
July 2008
- CTC Director in Washington, D.C.
- STAR Program National Finalist for "Science to Service" Award
- Prevention Programs Cut Rates of Juvenile Delinquency
June 2008
April 2008
March 2008
- CTC on the MOVE!
- Spring STAR Registrations Due Friday, March 28!
- STAR Winter Cycle Celebration
- STAR Celebration March 13th
February 2008
January 2008
- Coalition Members testify before Legislative Committee
- Boys Night Out Begins Feb. 7th
- Meeting on Underage Drinking Jan. 30th!
- Parent Forum on Teen Sexual Assault Jan 23rd.
- Daughters 'N Dads Begins January 15
- You Can Win Diamonds!