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Sabattus Seniors present scholarship

by July 17, 2018July 18, 2018

The winner of the Sabattus Seniors $200 scholarship is Journee Levasseur, a graduate from St. Joseph’s College in Standish who will enter the University of New England in Biddeford to become a doctor. Treasurer Pauline Gemme presents the check to Levasseur’s grandmother, Virginia Levasseur, center. Helen Marsh, president, is at right.

Connections, Lewiston-Auburn

First Auburn Seniors to meet

by June 19, 2018June 19, 2018

AUBURN — The First Auburn Senior Citizens will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 20, for a lunch of finger rolls, followed by a bingo game. Tickets will be on sale for the July 18 barbecue, but dues must be paid before purchasing a ticket. There will be no meeting July 4. Fifty members attended […]

Connections, Lewiston-Auburn

Seniors' groups plan trips

by June 12, 2018June 12, 2018

SABATTUS — Joline Bell, trip representative for Sabattus Seniors, New Auburn Seniors, First Auburn Seniors and Robin Dow Seniors, has announced the following excursions. Aug. 21 — Hollywood Slots in Bangor, cost $30. Receive $10 back in free slot play. Sept. 11 — Tribute to Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, Danvers, Massachusetts, cost $107 all […]

Connections, Rumford Falls Times

Dirigo High School seniors dedicate 2018 yearbook

by June 5, 2018June 6, 2018

In keeping with tradition, the Dirigo High School Class of 2018 announced teacher Melanie Johnson as their choice for the dediction of the 2018 yearbook. Senior Bridget Rowley, left, described Johnson, right, as caring, hilarious and environmentally-conscious. The entire senior class serenaded her with “The Goggle Song,” which Johnson originated as a lab safety equipment […]

Connections, Lewiston-Auburn

Joline Bell announces trips for seniors

by March 13, 2018March 13, 2018

SABATTUS — Joline Bell offers trips for seniors who like to be on the road. The trips are open to all seniors and seniors at heart. For more information, call Joline at 207-375-4627. Tuesday and Wednesday, April 10 and 11: Trip to Connecticut to visit two casinos; receive two free buffets and $25 free play. […]

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Briefly: City

by January 30, 2018January 31, 2018

Hospice staff honors volunteers LEWISTON — Beacon Hospice staff honored their volunteer team on Dec. 13 with an appreciation banquet at the Chick-A-Dee restaurant. Volunteer Coordinator Kyla Greenwood honored each volunteer by sharing comments about their work and the compassion they each show the patients. Volunteers who attended were Steve Bennett, Rhonda Cobb, Scott Kloster, […]

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Sunshine Seniors trips include Canada, Cuba and Red Rox game

by January 29, 2018January 30, 2018

LISBON FALLS — The Sunshine Hill Neighbors Seniors and the Lisbon Parks and Recreation Department are offering two overnight trips and a Red Sox day trip for 2018. All trips are open to any age group. The first trip is to Quebec City, Montreal and Ottawa from June 17 to 22. Attractions will include Notre […]

Maine, sj-web

Congress passes Susan Collins' family caregiver bill

by Steve Collins, Staff Writer January 9, 2018January 10, 2018

One of the consequences of America’s aging population is that families are finding it increasingly difficult to provide care for loved ones. The nation’s largest nonprofit for seniors, the AARP, said recently that by 2050, there will be fewer than half as many family caregivers available to support Americans older than 80. That is a […]

Maine, sj-web

Age-based employment ads on social media concern Collins

by Steve Collins, Staff Writer January 8, 2018January 9, 2018

Concerned that social media sites are fostering age discrimination by allowing companies to target employment advertisements to younger users, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins is seeking answers from Facebook, Google and LinkedIn about what they are doing to prevent bias against older workers. In a joint letter with U.S. Sen. Robert Casey, D-Penn., the Maine Republican […]