SeniorsPlus receives Best Places to Work in Maine recognition

LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, western Maine’s designated Area Agency on Aging, has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Maine.

The nonprofit has been recognized in the medium-sized company category by the Maine State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management, Best Companies Group and BridgeTower Media.

SeniorsPlus has 135 statewide employees and is headquartered in Lewiston, with additional offices in Wilton and Norway.

“SeniorsPlus is proud of this honor and we attribute our success to our wonderful team of employees,” Betsy Sawyer-Manter, president and CEO, said. “We pride ourselves on listening to our staff and working to accommodate their schedules and interests to encourage their best work.”

Since 1972, SeniorsPlus has been improving the lives of older adults and adults with disabilities. The agency provides statewide services with an emphasis on Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties for core services, such as nutrition and information and assistance, that support independent living, healthy aging and fight isolation.

The winners will be honored Wednesday, Oct. 11, at a celebration at the Augusta Civic Center.