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The University of Maine at Augusta recently recognized our Senior Director of Public Relations & Advancement, Justin Chenette, with a Distinguished Alumni Award. Justin was nominated by the UMA Saco Center for his work in the communications field, community service, and his efforts at Sweetser …in helping to reduce mental health stigma through the media.

The University of Maine at Augusta recognized our Senior Director of Public Relations & Advancement Justin Chenette with a Distinguished Alumni …
www.sweetser.orgSIP FOR SWEETSER
All month long, Three of Strong Spirits in Portland will be donating $2 of each community spirit cocktail sold to our mental health mission!
The chosen drink is their…
🌸 Wild Rose Collins 🌸
It features Portage Gin, Rose simple syrup, lemon …juice & club soda for the perfect summer sip to support Sweetser. They are located at 35b Diamond St in Portland.
SIP FOR SWEETSER
All month long, @threeofstrongspirits in Portland will be donating $2 of each community spirit cocktail sold to our mental health mission!
The chosen drink is their…
🌸 Wild Rose Collins 🌸
It features Portage Gin, Rose simple syrup, lemon juice… & club soda for the perfect summer sip to support Sweetser. They are located at 35b Diamond St in Portland.
Happy Independence Day! Continue the celebrations next week at our upcoming benefit concert…
🎸 WHO: 20-member band + Idol’s Julia Gagnon
🎵 WHAT: Superstars of Soul Concert
🎹 WHERE: Vinegar Hill Music Theatre
🧠 WHY: Support Mental Health
📅 WHEN: 8PM Friday …July 11th
🎟️ HOW: www.SweetserTickets.org (link in bio)
🎸 WHO: 20-member band + Idol’s Julia Gagnon
🎵 WHAT: Superstars of Soul Concert
🎹 WHERE: Vinegar Hill Music Theatre
🧠 WHY: Support Mental Health
📅 WHEN: 8PM Friday July 11th
🎟️ HOW: www.SweetserTickets.org
Here is a glimpse of our Chipping Fore A Cause adventures at the Pine Hollow Little Par 3 Golf in Sanford!
TOURNAMENT SPONSORS
Partner's Bank – Hole in One (Hole #13)
Sanford Country Club – Golf Ball Sponsor
TEAM SPONSORS
CA Plante & Sons
Garnsey Brothers …
The Law Offices of Jessie Krall
National Distributors
National Distributors
National Distributors
Roy Boyz
Sanford House of Pizza
Sweetser Facilities
Team Boucouvalous
Team Brent O'Gorman
Team Michael Nason
Wolves Social Club
PC Construction
TOURNAMENT SIGN Sponsor
Black-Heald Walker Funeral Home
Brink Chiropractic Clinic
Central Furniture & Appliances
Marc Motors
Sanford Elks Lodge
Sanford Sound
Shaw's Hardware LLC
Here is a glimpse of our Chipping Fore A Cause adventures at the Pine Hollow Little Par 3 Golf in Sanford!
TOURNAMENT SPONSORS
Partner's Bank – Hole in One (Hole #13)
Sanford Country Club – Golf Ball Sponsor
TEAM SPONSORS
CA Plante & Sons
Garnsey Brothers …
The Law Offices of Jessie Krall
National Distributors
National Distributors
National Distributors
Roy Boyz
Sanford House of Pizza
Sweetser Facilities
Team Boucouvalous
Team Brent O'Gorman
Team Michael Nason
Wolves Social Club
PC Construction
TOURNAMENT SIGN Sponsor
Black-Heald Walker Funeral Home
Brink Chiropractic Clinic
Central Furniture & Appliances
Marc Motors
Sanford Elks Lodge
Sanford Sound
Shaw's Hardware LLC
Our Chipping Fore A Cause at the Pine Hollow Little Par 3 Golf in Sanford was a hole in one!
Shout out to our Sweetser Corporators, Denise Labbe & Marise Anagnost, for organizing and to all our sponsors and teams for their support of our mission.
TWO WORDS: JULIA. GAGNON. 🎤🎼🎹
See American Idol’s @juliasingsabit perform live with 20 of Portland’s most accomplished musicians in our concert event of the summer, Friday night July 11th at the Vinegar Hill Music Theatre in Arundel.
Experience Higher Ground: A …Tribute to the Superstars of Soul with all your favorite songs from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, & more.
Proceeds from the concert will benefit Sweetser’s youth mental health programs. Julia is someone who has spoken publicly about mental health and the need to get support. Her commitment to our mission is appreciated!
Our show is graciously sponsored by our friends at @kennebunksavings and @993thewave. Reserve your seats before we sell out at SweetserTickets.org / link in our bio. 🎟️
TWO WORDS: JULIA. GAGNON. 🎤🎼🎹
See American Idol’s Julia Gagnon perform live with 20 of Portland’s most accomplished musicians in our concert event of the summer, Friday night July 11th at the Vinegar Hill Music Theatre in Arundel.
Experience Higher Ground: A Tribute …to the Superstars of Soul with all your favorite songs from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, & more.
Proceeds from the concert will benefit Sweetser’s youth mental health programs. Julia is someone who has spoken publicly about mental health and the need to get support. Her commitment to our mission is appreciated!
Our show is graciously sponsored by our friends at Kennebunk Savings and 99.3 The Wave. Reserve your seats before we sell out at SweetserTickets.org. 🎟️
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing has trained over 4 million people in the U.S. to identify, understand, and respond to mental health and substance use challenges. Recently, our Board of Directors and full leadership team participated in a Mental Health …First Aid training led by Mason Cashman, our MHAT Grant Coordinator and trainer. Everyone received their official certification.
Sweetser provides these trainings for FREE across Maine to business teams, civic groups, schools, and more. Learn more: https://www.sweetser.org/training-institute/workshops-and-courses/mental-health-first-aid/
Lori Voornas has been a staple on the airwaves for 32 years. While we will of course miss hearing her voice (& laughter) on the radio, it’s her kindness, warmth, and humor that will have a lasting impact. We appreciate Lori’s longstanding commitment to causes she cares about, like mental …health awareness. Thank you for working with us to produce our Mental Health Minute radio series and for always supporting Sweetser over the years! 🎙