Federal program is funding a $30-per-month internet service discount for qualifying households.
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All-oompah band ‘finally gets to play the melody’
The Low Commotion tuba ensemble is scheduled to perform in Auburn in late October.
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Weightlifting deemed best exercise for those older than 50
Strength training adds muscle mass and increases metabolism.
Posted inMaine
Report cites Maine for senior health strengths, challenges
State places 13th in nation in annual United Health Foundation rankings.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Lewiston school counselor focuses on hope
Silver Linings: Substance abuse counselor Vicky Wiegman set to retire after 35 years at city schools.
Posted inMaine
Widowed quilter pieces together a busy life
Silver Linings: New Gloucester woman, 84, made five quilts over the past winter.
Posted inMaine
Cybercrime hits older people hardest in 2021
Silver Linings: New FBI report shows Mainers were swindled out of $7.26 million.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News
Peace Corps volunteer fears for friends and ‘family’ in Ukraine
Silver Linings: Janine Winn of Temple was 68 when she joined the humanitarian service.
Posted inMaine
Silver Linings: Social Security field offices might reopen next month
With rare exception, only remote services have been available since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inMaine, Oxford Hills
Longtime steward of Maine lakes drawn to water, training others
Silver Linings: Scott Williams, 73, retired recently as executive director of Lake Stewards of Maine, a nonprofit that has trained some 5,000 volunteers to monitor lakes and ponds over the past 26 years.