MEXICO — Twenty-three retirees were recognized at the Regional School Unit 10 retirement and recognition dinner Monday night at Region 9 School of Applied Technology. Mountain Valley High School Assistant Principal and coach Alan Cayer was recognized by Mountain Valley High School Principal Matt Gilbert. “Al was one person I admire for 39 years working […]
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The new reality of old age in America
Joanne Molnar, 64, and husband Mark, 62, on June 22 in the RV that has been their home for several years, managed a camping park in Trenton, Maine, for the summer season. PULLOUT: Record numbers of Americans older than 65 are working — now nearly 1 in 5. Some of them are coming to Maine […]
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Bill would exempt retirees age 70 or older from paying state income tax
AUGUSTA — A proposal to exempt Mainers who are both retired and at least 70 years old from paying any state income tax is under consideration by the Legislature’s Tax Committee. Though its sponsor, Rep. Robert Foley, R-Wells, said the idea “may be too drastic a step right now,” he urged colleagues this week to […]
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RSU 10 honors 13 retiring staff members
DIXFIELD — Thirteen staff members and one board member from Regional School Unit 10 were honored Monday night for more than 350 years of combined service. Among those honored was Mountain Valley Middle School physical education teacher and coach Elaine Michaud, who was presented with a sentiment from the 127th Legislature by Richard Pickett, R-Dixfield, […]
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Auburn honors longtime principal and others retiring
Miller has seen “over 6,000 students graduate from Edward Little,” said Superintendent Katy Grondin during a ceremony at Park Avenue Elementary School. “Think about how many lives he’s touched over his career.” Miller has been “very student-centered, an advocate not just for students, but his staff,” Grondin said. “His staff tells me he’s created a […]
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Criticism persists of “double-dippers”; state employees who retire, return to work
PORTLAND (AP) — The average pensions and earnings of Maine’s retired employees who return to work is down, but criticism remains high. Senate Minority Leader Kenneth Fredette of Newport told the Portland Press Herald that he finds it offensive that people can collect both high pensions and a big salary. Rob Walker, director of the […]