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Phone scammers bilk Bath senior out of $9,500, claiming her grandson is in trouble

Each year, scam artists cheat American seniors out of an estimated $3 billion, according to justice.gov.

by Bonnie Gould Special to the Press Herald September 6, 2022September 16, 2022

Older Mainers are more likely to support candidates who prioritize the protection of programs like Medicare and Social Security.

by Rich Robinson Special to the Telegram September 4, 2022September 3, 2022

A remembrance of a good time, a good idea and my neighbor Mrs. Dunton.

by The Editorial Board August 30, 2022August 29, 2022

In attempting to eliminate older Mainers’ property tax burden, we’ve created a burden of a different kind.

by Troy Jackson and Noël Bonam Special to the Press Herald April 23, 2022October 12, 2022

Congress has the power to get to the very heart of the problem – out-of-control drug prices – and right this wrong.

The quilting club has worked since December on lap quilts it is donating to Richmond Eldercare residents.

The quilting club has worked since December on lap quilts it is donating to Richmond Eldercare residents.

In-person visits have been suspended, but homebound seniors benefit from weekly wellness calls, The Opportunity Alliance says.

by Bonnie Washuk Special to the Sun Journal January 3, 2021January 4, 2021

Local couples rely on new activities and imaginative tweaks to old routines to stay safe and sane during COVID.

by The Editorial Board September 20, 2020September 19, 2020

As work gets more mobile, we will need to invest in infrastructure that will bring jobs here. This isn’t a problem that the market will solve.