Members of the Lister-Knowlton VFW post in Caribou and the president of the VFW Auxiliary recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to induct two of their comrades into the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Program.
Florence Nason wore many hats during her time as a municipal leader for the town of Linneus. The one-time town clerk and town manager, Nason was the guest of honor for Saturday’s Linneus Field Day parade and was presented with the Boston Post Cane as the town’s oldest living resident.
Just over 200 Maine tax returns for County senior citizens and people with disabilities were completed in one day by Aroostook County Action Program staff at recent Tax Palooza events in Presque Isle and Fort Fairfield.
Age-Friendly Houlton is overjoyed to welcome summer this week. These are the days that make the long cold winters worth it!
Personnel with the Aroostook Agency on Aging celebrated Older Americans Month last month with visits to all parts of northern Maine. This year’s theme “Age My Way” focused on how older adults can age in their communities, living independently for as long as possible and participating in ways they choose.
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Aroostook Agency on Aging will host a basic pencil sketching class with John Holub of Westfield from 4-5 p.m . on Friday, May 6, as part of the First Friday Art Walk. The free lesson is open to all ages and will take place at the agency’s office at 260 […]
Volunteers with the group Age-Friendly Houlton are looking to clean up Houlton — one area at a time.
James Tweedie of Blaine (center) recently marked his 95th birthday, and friends at the Aroostook Agency on Aging office in Presque Isle surprised him with a cake and card.
Staying well allows us to live better lives. Through group classes, informational sessions and events, the Aroostook Agency on Aging staff and volunteers share topics and techniques that are intended to help all people age well.
The cost of living, including heating fuel and electricity, has increased sharply during COVID-19, but the impact has hit older adults who live on fixed incomes especially hard.
