retirement

Published
March 4, 2023

Our View: The retirement age should not be raised

Raising the retirement age would remove a lot of financial pressure felt by Congress. For the average American, it would be disastrous.
Published
September 25, 2022

Swiss voters OK plan to raise retirement age for women to 65

Men already have to work until 65 to get full benefits.
Published
May 24, 2022

Stock market slump unsettling Americans eyeing retirement

Many soon-to-be retirees are also terrified about inflation. Social Security has a built-in adjustment, but it doesn’t keep up with real inflation.
Published
May 4, 2021

Bath police chief to retire after 33 years on the force

Bath Police Chief Mike Field will step away from law enforcement after serving as chief for 15 years.
Published
October 29, 2020

UMaine System retirees picket, plan legal action over benefits change

The Maine Education Association says changes to health insurance plans were made without consultation with unions and against signed contracts between the system and retired employees.
Published
September 20, 2020

Maine Voices: UMaine System breaking its health care promise to retirees

A new plan, set to take effect Jan. 1, is a slap in the face to people who spent their working lives supporting public higher education in Maine.
Published
July 14, 2020

Retired teacher: ‘Hugs and positive experiences every day’

Kathy St. Clair retired this year after close to 40 years as an elementary school teacher at Hall School/Rowe School.
Published
February 28, 2020

Our View: Benefits should reflect sacrifices of Maine’s crime analysts

To ensure justice for others, they deal with disturbing evidence of the ugliest crimes our state sees.
Published
February 27, 2020

Longtime South Portland planner reflects on 30-year career

Urban planning is more challenging than ever, Haeuser says.
Published
February 27, 2020

Commentary: Make it easier for Maine workers to build wealth through ownership

L.D. 1520 would incentivize the sale of businesses to workers and improve training for companies that are considering selling to employees.

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