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WMTW 8 Segment on Teen Mental Health

September 2, 2025

Learn the stats, hear teen voices, and discover resources. You Matter & you are not alone! Midcoast Youth Center & Skatepark founder Jamie Dorr joins…

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YOU MATTER – Words of Encouragement for Students Going Back to School

August 24, 2025

Individuals who donated to our $20K in 20 Days Backpack Challenge left messages of encouragement and inspiration for the students of RSU 1. Below are…

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WHY SKATEBOARDING?

August 24, 2025

The image above is from the Bath Skatepark in its founding location at the old YMCA in downtown Bath. In the early days of the…

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The Wisdom of Waypoint Adventurers

August 24, 2025

The 10th grade Waypoint cohort spent 3 nights and 4 days exploring Maine’s wild waters along the West Branch of the Penobscot.  At the end…

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Set for Success – August 24th at Morse High School

August 21, 2025

On Sunday, Aug. 24, the Midcoast Youth Center will hold a Set for Success event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Morse High School.…

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Public Art in the Skatepark – Times Record

August 1, 2025

Read the July 29th Times Record article (link>)- Mural Artists Tag the Largest Indoor Skatepark in the State

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A Place to Call Home: Stability, Belonging, and the Road Ahead

July 23, 2025

Finding safe, stable housing is a major milestone for young adults—but for many, it’s far from guaranteed. For youth without a strong family foundation, the…

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Small Acts, Big Impact: What Our CITs Are Learning

July 22, 2025

This summer, MYC’s Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program is giving teens the chance to grow as leaders, gain hands-on experience, and give back to the community that…

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Heartwarming Seasons at the Skate Park

May 28, 2025

Over the winter, we had the pleasure of welcoming a father and his son who came in with the goal of learning to skateboard together.…

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Brushstrokes and Soundwaves 

May 28, 2025

The morning of May 2nd was crisp and full of promise as six students from the SAFE Club stepped onto the streets of Portland, guided…

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Learning is an adventure, chart your course! Summer Campership Appeal

April 28, 2025

MYC COMPASS SUMMER!  Every summer, local middle school youth and families face a crucial choice. Will young teens spend their days adrift and unsupervised while…

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MYC Expands McKinney-Vento Support Team to Help More Local Youth & Families

April 28, 2025

We’re excited to share news from Midcoast Youth Center: our McKinney-Vento Outreach team is growing! Thanks to new support from MaineHousing Emergency Relief, we’re welcoming…

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