Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center

10/30/2026

Our Ellsworth Office will be closed today due to staffing.
We will reopen on Monday, November 6, 2026, at 9:00am.
We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

10/30/2026

10/30/2026

🎃🧀 Oh my GOURD… what a night!

A full parking lot, a center buzzing with activity, and 42 people gathered for Tricks & Treats: A Halloween Charcuterie Class! 👻

Coffin-shaped boards came to life with colorful fruits, cheeses, veggies, and spooky treats. The creativity was delicious, and the company made the evening even sweeter! 🧡

What a wonderful mix of people coming together to learn something new, connect, and enjoy a festive evening at the Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center. The feedback was so positive!

Thank you to everyone who joined the fun and helped fill the center with community spirit. Now that’s something to BOO about! 🎃👻🧀

Thank Graze Down East for bringing the fun!
Thank you to Beth C. Wright Staff for bringing this together!

10/30/2026

🎃🧀 Oh my GOURD… what a night!

A full parking lot, a center buzzing with activity, and 42 people gathered for Tricks & Treats: A Halloween Charcuterie Class! 👻

Coffin-shaped boards came to life with colorful fruits, cheeses, veggies, and spooky treats. The creativity was delicious, and the company made the evening even sweeter! 🧡

What a wonderful mix of people coming together to learn something new, connect, and enjoy a festive evening at the Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center. The feedback was so positive!

Thank you to everyone who joined the fun and helped fill the center with community spirit. Now that’s something to BOO about! 🎃👻🧀

Thank Graze Down East for bringing the fun!
Thank you to Beth C. Wright Staff for bringing this together!

10/28/2026

Baileyville Mobile Mammography Event Canceled; Rescheduling Planned for May 2027

The Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center regrets to announce that the Northern Light Mobile Mammography event scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2026, at our Baileyville location has been canceled. Registration did not meet Northern Light’s minimum number of participants required for the mobile unit’s visit.

We are working with our partners to reschedule the event for May 2027, as the mobile mammography unit does not travel during the winter months. We will share the new date and registration information once arrangements are confirmed.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this cancellation may cause, especially for those who scheduled appointments or made transportation arrangements. We appreciate your understanding as we work to bring this valuable screening opportunity back to our community.

Our heartfelt thanks go to Northern Light Mobile Mammography, the Maine Breast and Cervical Health Program, the Lubec Community Outreach Center, the FreeME Foundation, and Pink Runway Project for their collaboration and support. We also thank everyone who helped spread the word. Together, we remain committed to reducing barriers and bringing breast cancer screening closer to home for women in Washington County.

If you are due or overdue for a mammogram, please contact your healthcare provider about available screening options rather than waiting for the spring event. The Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center can help you explore scheduling, transportation, and screening assistance options.

For questions or assistance, please contact the Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center at 207-664-0339 or [email protected].

Thank you for your patience, partnership, and continued support.

10/27/2026

🍂 Looking for connection with others who understand the brain injury journey?

Our Downeast Maine Brain Injury Support Group is gathering again this Saturday morning, and we'd love to welcome you!

Whether you're living with a brain injury, caring for someone who is, or supporting a loved one along the way, there's something comforting about connecting with people who understand some of what you're experiencing.

Our group is a place to share experiences, exchange ideas and resources, ask questions, or simply listen. There's no pressure to share ~ just come as you are.

☕ Saturday, October 24th
🕥 10:30–11:30 AM Eastern Time
💻 On Zoom ~ Join us from wherever you are!

We're based in Downeast Maine, but welcome participants from across the state.

Interested in joining us?

📝 Registration:
https://forms.gle/A9XnK1guUMeXavu68

📧 Email: [email protected]

💙 Please feel free to share this invitation! You never know who might be looking for a little connection and understanding.

Connection brings strength. Community brings hope.

10/27/2026

🎉 This fabulous human, Coach Cindy Rossi, is the lucky winner of the beautiful handmade quilt created by Sue Martell! 🧵💜

Congratulations, Cindy! May it bring you plenty of warmth and cozy moments, you now have the perfect excuse to put your feet up! 😊

A heartfelt thank you to Sue for sharing her talent, time, and generosity. Sue leads our Sew for a Cure sewing group, which meets on Thursdays at the Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center in Baileyville. She shares her sewing skills and brings people together to create, connect, and use their talents to help others. We are so grateful for the care she puts into both her beautiful projects and our community! 🪡💜

Thank you to everyone who participated and supported the Center. Your kindness helps us continue supporting individuals and families affected by cancer.

10/26/2026

🎀 Breast cancer awareness includes life after treatment.

For many people, finishing treatment brings both relief and questions about the future. Fear of cancer returning can be difficult to carry and you don’t have to carry it alone.

This graphic shares information about breast cancer recurrence. These statistics describe groups of patients, and your oncology team can help explain what they mean for your individual diagnosis and treatment history.

💗 Keep follow-up appointments.
💗 Talk with your care team about questions, concerns, or new symptoms.
💗 Reach out for emotional support whenever you need it.

At the Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center, we offer navigation, education, support groups, and wellness programs for people affected by cancer and their loved ones.

We’re here during treatment, through survivorship, and beyond.

📞 207-664-0339
🌐 bethwrightcancercenter.org

10/23/2026

Down East Healthy Aging Expo Brings Community Together in Machias

Free event connects residents with resources, local organizations and a positive message about aging

MACHIAS — Community members and organizations gathered Friday, October 23, for the Down East Healthy Aging Expo at Machias Savings Bank’s Edward Hennessey Training Center, connecting residents with information and services to support healthier, more independent lives.

With the theme “Healthy Today. Stronger Tomorrow,” the free event brought health, wellness and community resources together under one roof. Attendees visited exhibitor tables, spoke directly with service providers and learned about opportunities to stay active, connected and supported as they age.

Featured speaker Jess Maurer, executive director of the Maine Council on Aging, presented “Changing the Story for Better Health and Well-being” as part of the council’s Power in Aging initiative. Her presentation explored the stories and assumptions surrounding aging and encouraged a more positive understanding of growing older.

The presentation complemented the expo’s focus on connection, well-being and access to practical support. By bringing residents and organizations together, the event created opportunities for questions, conversations and introductions that can help people find services close to home.

Exhibitors included Eastern Area Agency on Aging, AARP Maine, Penquis Foster Grandparent Program, Machias Savings Bank, Community Caring Collaborative and other regional organizations.

Eastern Area Agency on Aging shared information about Medicare counseling, Meals on Wheels and family caregiver services. The Penquis Foster Grandparent Program highlighted opportunities for adults age 55 and older to mentor children, while other exhibitors offered information about local programs and community supports.

The Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center was among the collaborating organizations. Its involvement reflected the connection between healthy aging and access to navigation, nutrition, wellness programs and support for people affected by cancer and other health challenges.

A complimentary lunch gave attendees another opportunity to sit together, visit and continue conversations beyond the exhibitor tables. Fall decorations and welcoming displays added to the day’s community atmosphere.

The expo reflected collaboration among the Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center, Community Caring Collaborative, The Connection Initiative, Eastern Area Agency on Aging, Maine CDC Public Health Nursing, the Downeast Public Health District and Community Action in Aroostook, Washington and Hancock Counties.

Throughout the gathering, the focus remained on helping residents discover available resources and build relationships with the people who provide them. For rural communities, those personal connections can be an important first step toward finding assistance and staying engaged.

The Expo Planning Committee extends its appreciation to the speakers, exhibitors, volunteers, community partners and attendees who helped make the day possible, and to Machias Savings Bank for providing the gathering space.

Through shared planning and community participation, the Downeast Healthy Aging Expo offered a welcoming space to learn, connect and consider how everyone can help make Down East Maine a supportive place to age well.

For information about Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center programs and support services, call 207-664-0339 or email [email protected].