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1. Is that Mushroom Poisonous? A talk with Tom Seymour

   If you’ve always longed to be able to stroll into the woods or meadow and pluck something delicious from the edible wild landscape, come listen to Tom Seymour, author of Wild Plants of Maine: A Useful Guide. … Continue

2. Maine Vets: Bingham Mobile Clinic Remains Open

   from the Bangor Daily News, Alex Barber, BDN staff AUGUSTA, Maine — The Department of Veterans Affairs mobile medical clinic in Bingham will remain open after all, a VA official said Monday. The VA decided to continue … Continue

3. Adult Day Care: Lifesaver and Socializer

   submitted by Dave Brown, center director, Spectrum Generations If you’re a caregiver and you need a break or you need to work while also caring for your loved one, adult day care could be a lifesaver for … Continue

4. Senior Health Expo: Life without Limits

   Join Maine Senior Guide and at least 50 other exhibitors Tuesday, September 20, at the Cooks Corner Mall in Brunswick for Life without Limits, a senior fair on the art of aging sponsored by Spectrum Generations. The … Continue

5. Calling All Bakers: TRIAD Benefit Pie Contest

   Do you enjoy baking? Are fresh apples and delicious peaches calling you? Well, whip up your competitive spirit, whip out those measuring cups, and bake a pie to benefit elders in the Gorham/Westbrook area! In Home Senior … Continue

6. An Ounce of Prevention: High Blood Pressure

   The Mid Coast Senior Health Center in Brunswick hosts a healthcare series called Ounce of Prevention.  Their next seminar, Dealing with High Blood Pressure, features Christopher W. Meserve, MD, an internist with Mid Coast Medical Group Adult … Continue

7. Hurricane Irene: Preparations

   Are you prepared for a hurricane to hit Maine? Home Instead Senior Care is a company offering care and advice for seniors, but their storm season preparation tips are good for everyone. Some of this advice requires … Continue