Like my Native American ancestors, when the blackflies arrive I gravitate to the coast. Consequently for me, sea kayaking normally begins in late May or early June when the nasty blood suckers begin to proliferate in the mountains and on the rivers. The pandemic has added another incentive as sea kayaking doesn’t require a shuttle […]
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Sen. Collins: Maine seniors in nursing homes need better protection from COVID
I’ve pursued steps such as universal testing, better access to PPE for front-line workers and policies enabling telehealth.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Our state’s social distancers can’t afford to be Luddites
Personally and professionally, now is the time to harness the power of the internet.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
11,000 deaths: Ravaged U.S. nursing homes plead for more testing
An industry group says only about a third of the 15,000 nursing homes in the U.S. have ready access to tests that can help isolate the sick and stop the spread.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Months in, lack of COVID-19 testing still holding us back
The U.S. does not yet have even the capacity to test vulnerable facilities, and it will need a lot more than that to safely reopen the economy.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Mainers take action to help seniors isolated amid the coronavirus crisis
From Biddeford to Westbrook to Harpswell, agencies, volunteers and neighbors are responding to older Mainers who are staying home to stay healthy.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Senior tax relief program opens soon
PORTLAND — The city will soon begin accepting Portland Senior Tax Equity Program applications. The City Council started Portland Senior Tax Equity Program (P-Step) in 2017 to provide tax relief to qualified low-income seniors through property tax or rent rebates of up to $900. To qualify, applicants must be 62 or older with a homestead […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Residents to push for senior center on former school site
The Douglass Street property is also being looked at by the city for housing.
Posted inThe Forecaster
So. Portland seniors can apply for property tax break
SOUTH PORTLAND — Eligible seniors age 68 and older who pay a good portion of their income for housing can apply for the city’s tax assistance program online at southportland.org or in person at City Hall. Seniors will need to provide a signed copy of their 2019 Form 1040ME, including Schedule PTFC. The application deadline […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Initiatives help keep Maine seniors connected to communities
South Portland is the latest to take on the fight against isolation as residents age.