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1. Scams: beware magazine renewal offers

   This article, Magazine Renewals are Often Not a Favor, was written by Russ Van Arsdale of Northeast CONTACT, and published on their blog as well as the Bangor Daily News Consumer Forum. Magazine Renewal are Often Not … Continue

2. Heat Stroke: Guard Against Too Much Heat!

   We’ve enjoyed a really nice May and June, but summer is heat big time with this heat wave starting Independence Day weekend.Every summer, we have heat waves and hear about people suffering from various kinds of heat sickness, … Continue

3. Veterans Improved Pensions: Navigating the Application Process, Part II

   My previous post discussed the application process for veterans pensions. In this posting, I will be talking some more about the service requirements behind the VA Improved Pension.   But before I get to that, you cannot apply for … Continue

4. Veterans Improved Pension: Navigating the ApplicationProcess, Part I

   The process of applying to the VA for Pension benefits is like any other application process to a government agency.  It is confusing. There is so much information circulating online and yet it seems there are always … Continue

5. Senior Resources in Maine

   I just finished this article by Jonathan Rauch in the Atlantic Monthly, “Letting Go of My Father.” If you’re a caregiver, read it. If you’re a senior, read it. And if you’re a politician or business owner … Continue

6. Maine Gardeners: how does your garden grow?

   I played around with a very cool little program at the Gardeners website. It lets you plot your garden and tells you how many plants per square foot your garden can accomodate and other planting hints. I … Continue

7. Maine Senior Guide Principal Lynn Peel Celebrates Second Anniversary

   As the other principal partner of Maine Senior Guide, I’d like to offer Lynn Peel my congratulations on her second anniversary as the owner and president of Beach Glass Transitions. Lynn has told me that one of … Continue