Concerned that social media sites are fostering age discrimination by allowing companies to target employment advertisements to younger users, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins is seeking answers from Facebook, Google and LinkedIn about what they are doing to prevent bias against older workers. In a joint letter with U.S. Sen. Robert Casey, D-Penn., the Maine Republican […]
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Pickleball is trending at Farmington Recreation
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Parks and Recreation’s pickleball program is seeing a high turnout of participants. The program is held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Farmington Community Center and costs $2 a person each night. Everyone over 18 is welcome, and all the equipment needed is supplied by the Farmington […]
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Sabattus Seniors elect officers
The members of the Sabattus Seniors elected officers for three-year terms. They are, from left, seated, Lorraine Vaillancourt, vice president; Simone Hinkley, secretary; Pauline Gemme, treasurer; and, standing, Helen Marsh, president
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Farmers market open Sundays LEWISTON — The Lewiston Farmers Market will be open 10 a.m. to noon every Sunday for the 2017-2018 winter season, Oct. 22 through Feb. 25, at the YWCA, 130 East Ave. FMI: 207-513-3848; lewistonfarmersmarket.com; facebook.com/lewistonfarmersmarket; [email protected]. OES to honor veterans WALES — Lakeside Chapter, OES, will honor veterans at 7 p.m. […]
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Tool kits for seniors to age in place to be program topic
BRYANT POND —Tool kits to help seniors age in place will be the topic of a program at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, at the Whitman Memorial Library. The Age Friendly Community for Bethel and surrounding towns has received a grant to build adaptive tool kits specifically designed to help seniors live safer and easier […]
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Social Security projects biggest payment increase in years
WASHINGTON (AP) — Good news for seniors: Millions of Americans who rely on Social Security are projected to receive their biggest payment increase in years this January. Bad news for seniors: It’s just a 2.2 percent increase, or about $28 a month for the average recipient. The trustees who oversee Social Security and Medicare released […]
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Auburn Rec offering summer trips for seniors
AUBURN — The Auburn Recreation Department is offering several seniors trips this summer. Thursday, July 20: Songo River Queen, departing Pettengill Park at 11 a.m. for a two-hour tour of Long Lake at noon. A lunch of Italian sandwiches, chips, dessert and bottled water will be served onboard. Register in advance. Cost of $35 includes […]
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Auburn Rec Dept. sponsoring trips for seniors
AUBURN — The Auburn Recreation Department is sponsoring the following trips for seniors in June and July: Friday, June 2: Sawyer Foundation, performance by Larry Gowell, local vocalist. Van will leave Pettengill Park at 11:30 a.m. and will stop at Hurricane’s Café for lunch (on your own) prior to the performance. Cost: $5 for transportation. […]
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Susan Collins presses Trump administration to gather data on gay seniors
Though President Donald Trump’s administration apparently doesn’t want to gather information about gay seniors, Maine’s senior senator does. Without explanation, the Department of Health and Human Services recently dropped questions about sexual orientation and gender identity from two key surveys of older Americans — a move that would make it impossible for officials to determine […]
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SeniorsPlus to present mini-expo for older adults in Kingfield
KINGFIELD — SeniorsPlus’ Franklin County Aging Well Mini-Expo will offer workshops and the opportunity for social interaction for older adults. It will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, at the Kingfield Elementary School. The event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. The snow date is Friday, April 21. Franklin County Aging Well Mini-Expo offers […]