Seniors

4 months ago

Washburn man brings home powerlifting gold

James “Chico” Hernandez of Washburn traveled to Williston, Vermont, on April 12 and competed at the Vermont State Senior Powerlifting Championships held at the Warehouse/Lift-VT Gym. 

4 months ago

Older Americans Month event showcases creativity at any age

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – Stories and artwork build community and connect us (even if we can’t be  physically together). Reading or telling stories or simply appreciating someone’s creativity are great  ways to learn about and engage with others. The Aroostook Area Agency on Aging is celebrating Older Americans Month in May and Presque Isle’s First […]

Aroostook Agency on Aging
6 months ago

Veterans’ care programs topic of April 7 meeting

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Veterans, families and caregivers are invited to attend an upcoming informational session at the Aroostook Agency on Aging on a variety of programs available to aging veterans. Ruth White, manager of service coordination with the Agency, will host staff affiliated with the VA  Maine Healthcare System who will discuss available services including […]

6 months ago

Civic Academy connects advocates for aging issues to decision makers

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – Applications are now being accepted for the Aroostook Civic Academy, a volunteer-driven initiative launched several years ago by the Aroostook Agency on Aging. The Agency is convening the fourth cohort of its innovative Civic Academy program, a six-week  class designed to build the skills necessary to advocate for change in your […]

6 months ago

Gerontologist urges individuals, families to plan ahead for ‘driving retirement’

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Driving one’s own vehicle holds special meaning and utility in our society. This can be especially true in rural Aroostook County where access to non-driving alternatives is challenging. Yet, as difficult as the reality can be, changes in health and function may necessitate retirement from driving. For those concerned about aging […]

6 months ago

Volunteer ride service passes major milestone

CARIBOU, Maine — A volunteer driver program has passed a major milestone in providing rides to older adults in the greater Caribou area. The County Area Ride Service is a project of The Center for the Advancement of Rural Living. By the end of January the program had provided more than 12,000 miles in transportation services […]

6 months ago

Island Falls resident celebrates 90th birthday

ISLAND FALLS, Maine — Margaret Bishop Dunphy celebrated her 90th birthday with a small gathering at her home in Island Falls. Attending were her daughter Carrielee Dunphy from Big Lake Alaska, granddaughter Tonia Dunphy Ward with husband James Ward and daughters Lillie Fortier and Abigail Fortier from Oakland. Also present were daughter Sherry Willigar, son […]

Aroostook Agency on Aging
7 months ago

Grand Isle congregate meal moved to Friday

GRAND ISLE, Maine — The congregate meal that is held in Grand Isle at the town’s Senior Center is being moved from Thursday, February 13 to Friday, February 14 due to the impending snowstorm. Please help us spread the word. Same time 11 a.m. and same place.