Month: November 2019
The Right Talent, Right Now
Waban Recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month Waban proudly joins the rest of the nation in recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Each year, America comes together to celebrate the contributions of those with disabilities…
Someone You Should Know
Someone You Should Know: Loraine Fagela & Faye Wilson: Roots Café Questions: Ray Richardson Answers: Loraine Fagela & Faye Wilson What can you say about Faye and Loraine that would fully capture how amazing these…
Animal Welfare in Maine and Beyond
As a result of the activities at the 129 Maine Legislative session, the animal welfare landscape in Maine has a few adjustments well worth noting. Animal welfare advocates came together in support of several pieces…
What is Impeachment?
With all the buzz around Washington DC, most offices and coffee shops around America talking about “impeachment” I thought it might be useful to remind everyone what this is and what it is not. Impeachment…
What Due Process?
Impeachment proceedings are in full swing. Democrats in the House of Representatives are currently looking to catch President Trump in wrongdoing related to his dealings with Ukraine. There is nothing wrong with this, per se,…
Holiday Safety
I wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Holidays to you. During this time of year we often get very busy rushing around, trying to get gifts for everyone. We are in and out…
Open Enrollment Underway
Before holiday hustle and bustle upstages everything else, REMEMBER that both Medicare and ACA Open Enrollment are underway. Please make sure to review your plan(s) while you still have the opportunity so you can be…
Collins Hosts Promotion Ceremony
Senator Collins Hosts Promotion Ceremony for Lewiston Maine Native and Naval Academy Professor At a ceremony in the U.S. Capitol on October 28, 2019, Lt. Commander Claude Berube, a native of Lewiston Maine, was promoted…
Twenty Red Cross Safety Tips
The Holiday Season is here. Along with good cheer and gatherings of family and friends, the holiday also brings increased chances of kitchen and travel mishaps. The American Red Cross has tips to help you…
How to Fight Antisemitism
Response to Bernie Sanders: How to Fight Antisemitism Imagine, if you will, an older, crustier, and far more corrupt version of Mr. Rogers called Mr. Sanders. He welcomes you into his home and decides to…
Governors Association Summer Meeting
Governors to Gather in Portland Maine for Discussions on State Innovations and Best Practices Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, chair of the National Governors Association (NGA), and Maine Governor Janet Mills have announced that NGA plans…
Maine Family Caregivers Month
NOVEMBER is Maine Family Caregivers Month. We are all in this together. Our newly updated Maine Family Caregiver Resource Guide is available! You can download the guide here. Please send an email to me@aarp.org if…
