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1. Clutter Control: How Can I Get Rid of Stuff?

   Last month, I did a talk on Clutter Control at the Otisfield Widow’s Group. We talked about how to prepare for downsizing, how to evaluate objects, and the proper New England mind-set to get rid of stuff. … Continue

2. Maine Worker Shortage Results in Home Care Crisis

   A home care crisis as a result of a worker shortage? A recent Washington Post article that featured Harpswell as the oldest town in the oldest state in the US essentially says that Maine is on the … Continue

3. Heat Help: Ways to Stay Cool

   Need some heat help? You’re not alone! We’re supposed to have a scorching weekend, and sometimes it’s hard to figure out ways to stay cool. First, make a heat plan, because when it’s 88 degrees and you’re … Continue

4. Genetic Scam at the Auburn Expo: Possible Medicare Fraud Alert

   A genetic scam is sweeping the nation, and last month we got caught up in it. The folks who attended the Successful Aging Expo in Auburn on May 30, 2019, know that we’re concerned that a company … Continue

5. Successful Aging Expo in Scarborough April 30, 2019

   Join us for a Successful Aging Expo in Scarborough Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Older Mainers and their families will have free access to 40+ sources of senior information from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the St. … Continue

6. Social Security Scam Alert

   Beware of scammers pretending to be FROM social security By Elizabeth Newport, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist, Portland, ME In the digital age, frauds and scams are an unfortunate part of doing business online. Social Security has seen … Continue

7. Rain Date: What to do in the rain in Maine

   I need a rain date! Need ideas about what to do in the rain in Maine? Long about Day Six of a rainy week, I’m looking for suggestions. Here’s what I’ve got for entertainment in the rain … Continue