Seniors

2 years ago

Sharing health care information

Rep. Roger Albert stopped by Country Village Estates to speak with Louis Dugal about Medicare regulations and reimbursement and its effects on assisted living and nursing homes.

2 years ago

Agency on Aging gallery features Washburn artist’s work in July

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Aroostook Agency on Aging will exhibit paintings by Washburn artist Lavina  Corey in July as part of the Artists for Aging initiative. The artist will present a collection of her works during an opening reception from 4:30-7 p.m. on Friday, July 14.

Patricia Oh, age friendly team leader for AARP Maine, speaks about age-friendly communities at a public gathering at the Fort Kent Senior Center on Wednesday, Feb. 28.
2 years ago

FK fair will acquaint residents with age-friendly services

A resource fair this Friday in Fort Kent aims to show area residents the many services available for seniors. The Age-Friendly Resource Fair takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 30 at the Fort Kent Municipal Building. The event will consolidate nearly 20 service providers under one roof so people can learn […]

2 years ago

Vaccination clinic Thursday

FORT KENT, Maine – Aroostook Agency on Aging and Fort Kent Elderly Social Action Club will host a vaccination clinic at noon on Thursday, June 28 at the Fort Kent Senior Center, 20 Pine Street. Aroostook Agency on Aging and local partners are holding a vaccination clinic for St. John Valley residents. New CDC guidance […]

MADAWASKA, Maine -- June 13, 2023 -- Bob Landry, whose family owned the Landry Flower Garden in St. Agatha, recently helped Country Village Estates revamp their gardens. (Courtesy of Country Village Estates)
2 years ago

County Village Estates flower gardens get a helping hand

Gardening is nothing new to Bob Landry. He has gardening in his blood. He recently visited Country Village Estates in Madawaska to help revitalize the flower gardens. “We greatly appreciate Bob coming to volunteer his time, knowledge, and assisting us in our project of redoing the flower gardens,” said Paula Gendreau, activity director at the […]

2 years ago

Boone honored as oldest citizen

CRYSTAL, Maine — The Town of Crystal recently honored its oldest citizen, Darrell Boone, at the Crystal Wesleyan Church with a gathering of family and friends. Boone was presented with a special cane that represents the Boston Post Cane.

2 years ago

Agency on Aging Marks Older Americans Month

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Staying well allows us to live better lives. Through group classes, informational sessions, and public events, the Aroostook Agency on Aging staff and volunteers share topics and techniques that are intended to help all people age well.

2 years ago

Historical society honors Most Senior Citizen

ST. AGATHA, Maine — The Ste-Agathe Historical Society recently presented the Most Senior Citizen Award to Mrs. Alma Chasse.   Chasse, also known as “Mrs. Alma,” moved to St. Agatha when she and Benoit Chasse married in 1950.  The newlyweds moved into the Chasse family homestead, the home of Denis and Marie Hebert Chasse, on 1st […]