Rachel Desgrosseilliers, who is helping take care of two elderly individuals, said that if planning is ignored, ‘the stress and strife it places on family or the ones left is horrendous.’
Karen Kreworuka
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Some senior planning considerations … before you’re a senior
Elders face many challenges, including a broken health care system, according to health care professional Rachel Desgrosseilliers, who compiled this list of things to keep in mind when it comes to planning for one’s senior years: • The high cost of long-term care, which runs from $8,000 to $12,000 a month, depending on needs. • […]
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Church fellowship meets for pizza, fun and raising money
WEST PARIS — Twelve women gather at two tables in Beverly Stevens’ living room. Their three-tiered event begins with a pizza lunch followed by a business meeting. Then they play Pokeno and simultaneously hold a lively gift swap. The women pay $1 a month to be part of the Goodwill Fellowship of the First […]
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High-speed internet discount available in Maine
Federal program is funding a $30-per-month internet service discount for qualifying households.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Arts Calendar: Nov. 24
Music Nov. 25 Blue October: 8 p.m., Westbrook Performing Arts Center, 471 Stroudwater St., Westbrook. westbrookpac.org Hello Newman: 7 p.m., Erik’s Church, 824 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. erikschurch.com Steve Jones & Erik Glockler: 6:30 p.m., Lenny’s Pub, 1274 Bridgton Road, Westbrook. lennyspub.com The Clements Brothers: 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, Dugway Road, Brownfield. Visit stonemountainartscenter.com/directions.html […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Community calendar: Nov. 25-Dec. 2
Books/Authors Tuesday 11/29 Author Event: June Vail: 7 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. curtislibrary.com Ongoing Blurb Club in Congress Square Park: noon to 1 p.m., every other Thursday in Congress Square Park, Portland. Hosted by Portland Public Library, Riverton Branch, 1600 Forest Ave. portlandlibrary.com Books and Brews: 6 p.m., first Wednesday, Flight […]
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Brunswick Superintendent’s Notebook: Student council fosters youth leadership
The Brunswick School Department this year re-established the Superintendent’s Student Leadership Advisory Council. Comprising 12-15 students in grades 9-12 at Brunswick High School, the council gives students the opportunity to interact with school district leadership, including the superintendent, building administration, and central office administration. Perhaps most important, the leadership gets to hear directly from students. […]
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School Notebook: Nov. 2
Foundation grants $59K to Portland educators The Foundation for Portland Public Schools has completed its 14th annual teacher grants program cycle. Seventy-six teachers, ed techs, librarians and others have been awarded grants totaling $59,261. These grants will benefit thousands of students – from pre-K through Portland Adult Education – in 15 schools across the district. […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside New Gloucester: Nov. 18
Emergency fuel assistance With record-high fuel prices, it’s likely that many local residents could use help keeping their homes warm this winter season. The First Congregational Church’s Emergency Fuel Assistance Fund is available to any New Gloucester household, according to interim Pastor Kelli Whitman. Residents may request fuel support from the church once per year […]
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South Portland School Notebook: Nov. 18
Students, staff, and faculty of Holy Cross School in South Portland gathered in the school yard for a special ceremony to honor veterans on Nov. 10. New Holy Cross and American flags were raised high during the ceremony with the assistance of two veterans connected to the school. “Ryan Koroknay is the dad of two […]