The Trump administration is phasing out paper checks starting next week, but those who haven’t switched to online payments will still be paid.
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Bethel woman named community connector for aging initiative
Melinda Remington leads outreach efforts to help older Mainers age in place.
Lewiston’s SEARCH program has given seniors 50 years of support
The Portland Diocese program pairs volunteers with older residents who need a little support, transportation or just good company.
Lewiston Housing to receive $1.25 million to help seniors stay in their homes
The federal funds would allow seniors across five Maine counties to make repairs to promote aging in place.
White’s Senior Solutions offers personal touch, community knowledge in Livermore Falls
Dianna White’s pharmacy experience offers insight and perspective for helping consumers find and utilize resources that might improve their life or current circumstances.
Maine receives nearly $5 million in additional LIHEAP funding
In total, Maine has received nearly $54 million this winter season through LIHEAP to help eligible households facing significant increases in their utility bills this winter.
Maine CDC investigating COVID-19 outbreaks at 26 long-term care facilities in the state
One outbreak is at Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville and involves 27 residents and four staff, according to the Maine CDC.
Mission at the Eastward hires Chris DeLisle as executive director
FARMINGTON — Mission at the Eastward announces Chris DeLisle is its new executive director. He begins his tenure as volunteer teams work to provide home repairs for area homeowners unable to do the renovations themselves due to financial or physical reasons. The organization’s work ensures safer, more secure housing for many in the greater Farmington […]
SeniorsPlus announces new directors
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging serving Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties, announces the new officers and the election of three new members to its board of directors. Dennis Gray of Norway, the former vice chairman of the board, assumed the role of chairman from Patricia Vampatella of New Gloucester, who will […]