BETHEL — To Your Health, of Western Mountains Senior College, will present “Aging in Place” from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m Thursday, May 21, in the Bethel Congregational Church Hall, 32 Church St. Aging in place refers to seniors remaining independent in their homes as they age. This program is a follow-up to one held recently, “End […]
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Eves visits Congressional delegation to address aging issues
AUGUSTA — House Speaker Mark Eves says he hopes to build a strong partnership with Maine’s congressional delegation to address challenges presented by the state’s rapidly aging population. The Democratic lawmaker is in Washington on Tuesday to meet with Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King and Reps. Mike Michaud and Chellie Pingree. On Monday, he […]
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Legislative leader proposes bills to help Maine seniors
AUGUSTA — House Speaker Mark Eves is promoting a series of proposals aimed at making life easier for Maine’s aging population. The Democrat from North Berwick announced the package of bills on Wednesday. He plans to formally introduce the proposals when the Legislature returns in December. Among the ideas is a $65 million bond to […]
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Maine social worker to testify about challenges of aging
WASHINGTON — A Maine social worker will testify in front of a U.S. Senate panel about the struggles facing the state’s aging population. Dixie Shaw will travel to the U.S. capital to share her first-hand experience as the director of Hunger and Relief Services for Catholic Charities in Caribou, Maine. She will testify in front […]
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Maine hosts summit on aging issues
AUGUTSA (AP) — Hundreds of Mainers are meeting to explore ways to combat challenges facing the state due to its aging population. Democratic House Speaker Mark Eves of North Berwick is hosting an Aging Summit on Friday at the Civic Center in Augusta. Eves’ office says nearly 400 people are expected at the event. Attendees […]