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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Understanding Your Electric Bill Workshop-Central Maine Power Customers </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Thursday, Oct 17, 2024<br>From 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. CT </div> <p> <div><b> Virtual (Zoom) </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP Maine Events </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:meaarp@aarp.org"> meaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/486f9b53-0494-4b7a-af0f-644dd29e7f14/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="486F9B53-0494-4B7A-AF0F-644DD29E7F14" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_ELECTRIC_BILL_WORKSHOPCENTRAL_MAINE_POWER_CUSTOMERS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">AARP Maine continues to fight to keep utility rates fair and reasonable in the state with the country’s oldest population. Rising utility costs coupled with higher housing, food and medicine expenses force many vulnerable, older adults to make tough choices. However, electricity costs are a particular concern and have increased faster than the rate of inflation.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">At this virtual workshop, staff members from your AARP Maine office will be joined by representatives from the Office of the Public Advocate and Central Maine Power to show the full story of electric rates and how they impact you.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">AARP Maine will hold this workshop intended for Mainers in the Central Maine Power territory who want to:</span></p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear about AARP Maine's work to advocate for fair and reasonable utility rates and get involved in our efforts in their own communities. </span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear from the Office of the Public Advocate on the work they do for electricity customers.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Get a full breakdown of your electric bill directly from Central Maine Power.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Find out about programs to help Mainers on low and fixed incomes.</span></li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Registration is free but required. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">If you have any questions, please send an email to me@aarp.org to reach an AARP Maine staff member.</span></p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/486f9b53-0494-4b7a-af0f-644dd29e7f14/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="486F9B53-0494-4B7A-AF0F-644DD29E7F14" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_ELECTRIC_BILL_WORKSHOPCENTRAL_MAINE_POWER_CUSTOMERS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/C3NWQBHCHFR?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); 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Rising utility costs coupled with higher housing, food and medicine expenses force many vulnerable, older adults to make tough choices. However, electricity costs are a particular concern and have increased faster than the rate of inflation.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">At this virtual workshop, staff members from your AARP Maine office will be joined by representatives from the Office of the Public Advocate and Central Maine Power to show the full story of electric rates and how they impact you.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">AARP Maine will hold this workshop intended for Mainers in the Central Maine Power territory who want to:</span></p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear about AARP Maine's work to advocate for fair and reasonable utility rates and get involved in our efforts in their own communities. </span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear from the Office of the Public Advocate on the work they do for electricity customers.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Get a full breakdown of your electric bill directly from Central Maine Power.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Find out about programs to help Mainers on low and fixed incomes.</span></li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Registration is free but required. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">If you have any questions, please send an email to me@aarp.org to reach an AARP Maine staff member.</span></p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/486f9b53-0494-4b7a-af0f-644dd29e7f14/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="486F9B53-0494-4B7A-AF0F-644DD29E7F14" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_ELECTRIC_BILL_WORKSHOPCENTRAL_MAINE_POWER_CUSTOMERS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/C3NWQBHCHFR?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); 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Rising utility costs coupled with higher housing, food and medicine expenses force many vulnerable, older adults to make tough choices. However, electricity costs are a particular concern and have increased faster than the rate of inflation.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">At this virtual workshop, staff members from your AARP Maine office will be joined by representatives from the Office of the Public Advocate and Central Maine Power to show the full story of electric rates and how they impact you.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">AARP Maine will hold this workshop intended for Mainers in the Central Maine Power territory who want to:</span></p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear about AARP Maine's work to advocate for fair and reasonable utility rates and get involved in our efforts in their own communities. </span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear from the Office of the Public Advocate on the work they do for electricity customers.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Get a full breakdown of your electric bill directly from Central Maine Power.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Find out about programs to help Mainers on low and fixed incomes.</span></li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Registration is free but required. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">If you have any questions, please send an email to me@aarp.org to reach an AARP Maine staff member.</span></p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/486f9b53-0494-4b7a-af0f-644dd29e7f14/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="486F9B53-0494-4B7A-AF0F-644DD29E7F14" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_ELECTRIC_BILL_WORKSHOPCENTRAL_MAINE_POWER_CUSTOMERS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/C3NWQBHCHFR?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); 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Rising utility costs coupled with higher housing, food and medicine expenses force many vulnerable, older adults to make tough choices. However, electricity costs are a particular concern and have increased faster than the rate of inflation.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">At this virtual workshop, staff members from your AARP Maine office will be joined by representatives from the Office of the Public Advocate and Central Maine Power to show the full story of electric rates and how they impact you.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">AARP Maine will hold this workshop intended for Mainers in the Central Maine Power territory who want to:</span></p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear about AARP Maine's work to advocate for fair and reasonable utility rates and get involved in our efforts in their own communities. </span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear from the Office of the Public Advocate on the work they do for electricity customers.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Get a full breakdown of your electric bill directly from Central Maine Power.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Find out about programs to help Mainers on low and fixed incomes.</span></li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Registration is free but required. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">If you have any questions, please send an email to me@aarp.org to reach an AARP Maine staff member.</span></p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/486f9b53-0494-4b7a-af0f-644dd29e7f14/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="486F9B53-0494-4B7A-AF0F-644DD29E7F14" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_ELECTRIC_BILL_WORKSHOPCENTRAL_MAINE_POWER_CUSTOMERS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/C3NWQBHCHFR?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); 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Rising utility costs coupled with higher housing, food and medicine expenses force many vulnerable, older adults to make tough choices. However, electricity costs are a particular concern and have increased faster than the rate of inflation.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">At this virtual workshop, staff members from your AARP Maine office will be joined by representatives from the Office of the Public Advocate and Central Maine Power to show the full story of electric rates and how they impact you.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">AARP Maine will hold this workshop intended for Mainers in the Central Maine Power territory who want to:</span></p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear about AARP Maine's work to advocate for fair and reasonable utility rates and get involved in our efforts in their own communities. </span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear from the Office of the Public Advocate on the work they do for electricity customers.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Get a full breakdown of your electric bill directly from Central Maine Power.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Find out about programs to help Mainers on low and fixed incomes.</span></li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Registration is free but required. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">If you have any questions, please send an email to me@aarp.org to reach an AARP Maine staff member.</span></p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/486f9b53-0494-4b7a-af0f-644dd29e7f14/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="486F9B53-0494-4B7A-AF0F-644DD29E7F14" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_ELECTRIC_BILL_WORKSHOPCENTRAL_MAINE_POWER_CUSTOMERS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/C3NWQBHCHFR?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); 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Rising utility costs coupled with higher housing, food and medicine expenses force many vulnerable, older adults to make tough choices. However, electricity costs are a particular concern and have increased faster than the rate of inflation.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">At this virtual workshop, staff members from your AARP Maine office will be joined by representatives from the Office of the Public Advocate and Central Maine Power to show the full story of electric rates and how they impact you.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">AARP Maine will hold this workshop intended for Mainers in the Central Maine Power territory who want to:</span></p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear about AARP Maine's work to advocate for fair and reasonable utility rates and get involved in our efforts in their own communities. </span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear from the Office of the Public Advocate on the work they do for electricity customers.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Get a full breakdown of your electric bill directly from Central Maine Power.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Find out about programs to help Mainers on low and fixed incomes.</span></li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Registration is free but required. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">If you have any questions, please send an email to me@aarp.org to reach an AARP Maine staff member.</span></p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/486f9b53-0494-4b7a-af0f-644dd29e7f14/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="486F9B53-0494-4B7A-AF0F-644DD29E7F14" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_ELECTRIC_BILL_WORKSHOPCENTRAL_MAINE_POWER_CUSTOMERS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/C3NWQBHCHFR?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); 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Rising utility costs coupled with higher housing, food and medicine expenses force many vulnerable, older adults to make tough choices. However, electricity costs are a particular concern and have increased faster than the rate of inflation.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">At this virtual workshop, staff members from your AARP Maine office will be joined by representatives from the Office of the Public Advocate and Central Maine Power to show the full story of electric rates and how they impact you.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">AARP Maine will hold this workshop intended for Mainers in the Central Maine Power territory who want to:</span></p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear about AARP Maine's work to advocate for fair and reasonable utility rates and get involved in our efforts in their own communities. </span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear from the Office of the Public Advocate on the work they do for electricity customers.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Get a full breakdown of your electric bill directly from Central Maine Power.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Find out about programs to help Mainers on low and fixed incomes.</span></li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Registration is free but required. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">If you have any questions, please send an email to me@aarp.org to reach an AARP Maine staff member.</span></p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/486f9b53-0494-4b7a-af0f-644dd29e7f14/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="486F9B53-0494-4B7A-AF0F-644DD29E7F14" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_ELECTRIC_BILL_WORKSHOPCENTRAL_MAINE_POWER_CUSTOMERS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/C3NWQBHCHFR?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); 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Rising utility costs coupled with higher housing, food and medicine expenses force many vulnerable, older adults to make tough choices. However, electricity costs are a particular concern and have increased faster than the rate of inflation.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">At this virtual workshop, staff members from your AARP Maine office will be joined by representatives from the Office of the Public Advocate and Central Maine Power to show the full story of electric rates and how they impact you.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">AARP Maine will hold this workshop intended for Mainers in the Central Maine Power territory who want to:</span></p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear about AARP Maine's work to advocate for fair and reasonable utility rates and get involved in our efforts in their own communities. </span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear from the Office of the Public Advocate on the work they do for electricity customers.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Get a full breakdown of your electric bill directly from Central Maine Power.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Find out about programs to help Mainers on low and fixed incomes.</span></li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Registration is free but required. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">If you have any questions, please send an email to me@aarp.org to reach an AARP Maine staff member.</span></p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/486f9b53-0494-4b7a-af0f-644dd29e7f14/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="486F9B53-0494-4B7A-AF0F-644DD29E7F14" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_ELECTRIC_BILL_WORKSHOPCENTRAL_MAINE_POWER_CUSTOMERS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/C3NWQBHCHFR?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); 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AARP Maine continues to fight to keep utility rates fair and reasonable in the state with the country’s oldest population. Rising utility costs coupled with higher housing, food and medicine expenses force many vulnerable, older adults to make tough choices. However, electricity costs are a particular concern and have increased faster than the rate of inflation.
At this virtual workshop, staff members from your AARP Maine office will be joined by representatives from the Office of the Public Advocate and Central Maine Power to show the full story of electric rates and how they impact you.
AARP Maine will hold this workshop intended for Mainers in the Central Maine Power territory who want to:
Registration is free but required.
If you have any questions, please send an email to me@aarp.org to reach an AARP Maine staff member.
If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.
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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Understanding Your Electric Bill Workshop-Central Maine Power Customers </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Thursday, Oct 17, 2024<br>From 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. CT </div> <p> <div><b> Virtual (Zoom) </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP Maine Events </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:meaarp@aarp.org"> meaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/486f9b53-0494-4b7a-af0f-644dd29e7f14/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="486F9B53-0494-4B7A-AF0F-644DD29E7F14" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_ELECTRIC_BILL_WORKSHOPCENTRAL_MAINE_POWER_CUSTOMERS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">AARP Maine continues to fight to keep utility rates fair and reasonable in the state with the country’s oldest population. Rising utility costs coupled with higher housing, food and medicine expenses force many vulnerable, older adults to make tough choices. However, electricity costs are a particular concern and have increased faster than the rate of inflation.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">At this virtual workshop, staff members from your AARP Maine office will be joined by representatives from the Office of the Public Advocate and Central Maine Power to show the full story of electric rates and how they impact you.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">AARP Maine will hold this workshop intended for Mainers in the Central Maine Power territory who want to:</span></p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear about AARP Maine's work to advocate for fair and reasonable utility rates and get involved in our efforts in their own communities. </span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear from the Office of the Public Advocate on the work they do for electricity customers.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Get a full breakdown of your electric bill directly from Central Maine Power.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Find out about programs to help Mainers on low and fixed incomes.</span></li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Registration is free but required. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">If you have any questions, please send an email to me@aarp.org to reach an AARP Maine staff member.</span></p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/486f9b53-0494-4b7a-af0f-644dd29e7f14/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="486F9B53-0494-4B7A-AF0F-644DD29E7F14" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_ELECTRIC_BILL_WORKSHOPCENTRAL_MAINE_POWER_CUSTOMERS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/C3NWQBHCHFR?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); 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Rising utility costs coupled with higher housing, food and medicine expenses force many vulnerable, older adults to make tough choices. However, electricity costs are a particular concern and have increased faster than the rate of inflation.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">At this virtual workshop, staff members from your AARP Maine office will be joined by representatives from the Office of the Public Advocate and Central Maine Power to show the full story of electric rates and how they impact you.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">AARP Maine will hold this workshop intended for Mainers in the Central Maine Power territory who want to:</span></p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear about AARP Maine's work to advocate for fair and reasonable utility rates and get involved in our efforts in their own communities. </span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear from the Office of the Public Advocate on the work they do for electricity customers.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Get a full breakdown of your electric bill directly from Central Maine Power.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Find out about programs to help Mainers on low and fixed incomes.</span></li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Registration is free but required. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">If you have any questions, please send an email to me@aarp.org to reach an AARP Maine staff member.</span></p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/486f9b53-0494-4b7a-af0f-644dd29e7f14/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="486F9B53-0494-4B7A-AF0F-644DD29E7F14" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_ELECTRIC_BILL_WORKSHOPCENTRAL_MAINE_POWER_CUSTOMERS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/C3NWQBHCHFR?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Understanding Your Electric Bill Workshop-Central Maine Power Customers </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Thursday, Oct 17, 2024<br>From 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. CT </div> <p> <div><b> Virtual (Zoom) </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP Maine Events </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:meaarp@aarp.org"> meaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/486f9b53-0494-4b7a-af0f-644dd29e7f14/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="486F9B53-0494-4B7A-AF0F-644DD29E7F14" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_ELECTRIC_BILL_WORKSHOPCENTRAL_MAINE_POWER_CUSTOMERS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">AARP Maine continues to fight to keep utility rates fair and reasonable in the state with the country’s oldest population. Rising utility costs coupled with higher housing, food and medicine expenses force many vulnerable, older adults to make tough choices. However, electricity costs are a particular concern and have increased faster than the rate of inflation.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">At this virtual workshop, staff members from your AARP Maine office will be joined by representatives from the Office of the Public Advocate and Central Maine Power to show the full story of electric rates and how they impact you.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">AARP Maine will hold this workshop intended for Mainers in the Central Maine Power territory who want to:</span></p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear about AARP Maine's work to advocate for fair and reasonable utility rates and get involved in our efforts in their own communities. </span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear from the Office of the Public Advocate on the work they do for electricity customers.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Get a full breakdown of your electric bill directly from Central Maine Power.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Find out about programs to help Mainers on low and fixed incomes.</span></li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Registration is free but required. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">If you have any questions, please send an email to me@aarp.org to reach an AARP Maine staff member.</span></p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/486f9b53-0494-4b7a-af0f-644dd29e7f14/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="486F9B53-0494-4B7A-AF0F-644DD29E7F14" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_ELECTRIC_BILL_WORKSHOPCENTRAL_MAINE_POWER_CUSTOMERS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/C3NWQBHCHFR?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); 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Rising utility costs coupled with higher housing, food and medicine expenses force many vulnerable, older adults to make tough choices. However, electricity costs are a particular concern and have increased faster than the rate of inflation.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">At this virtual workshop, staff members from your AARP Maine office will be joined by representatives from the Office of the Public Advocate and Central Maine Power to show the full story of electric rates and how they impact you.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">AARP Maine will hold this workshop intended for Mainers in the Central Maine Power territory who want to:</span></p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear about AARP Maine's work to advocate for fair and reasonable utility rates and get involved in our efforts in their own communities. </span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear from the Office of the Public Advocate on the work they do for electricity customers.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Get a full breakdown of your electric bill directly from Central Maine Power.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Find out about programs to help Mainers on low and fixed incomes.</span></li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Registration is free but required. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">If you have any questions, please send an email to me@aarp.org to reach an AARP Maine staff member.</span></p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/486f9b53-0494-4b7a-af0f-644dd29e7f14/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="486F9B53-0494-4B7A-AF0F-644DD29E7F14" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_ELECTRIC_BILL_WORKSHOPCENTRAL_MAINE_POWER_CUSTOMERS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/C3NWQBHCHFR?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); 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Rising utility costs coupled with higher housing, food and medicine expenses force many vulnerable, older adults to make tough choices. However, electricity costs are a particular concern and have increased faster than the rate of inflation.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">At this virtual workshop, staff members from your AARP Maine office will be joined by representatives from the Office of the Public Advocate and Central Maine Power to show the full story of electric rates and how they impact you.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">AARP Maine will hold this workshop intended for Mainers in the Central Maine Power territory who want to:</span></p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear about AARP Maine's work to advocate for fair and reasonable utility rates and get involved in our efforts in their own communities. </span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear from the Office of the Public Advocate on the work they do for electricity customers.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Get a full breakdown of your electric bill directly from Central Maine Power.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Find out about programs to help Mainers on low and fixed incomes.</span></li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Registration is free but required. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">If you have any questions, please send an email to me@aarp.org to reach an AARP Maine staff member.</span></p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/486f9b53-0494-4b7a-af0f-644dd29e7f14/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="486F9B53-0494-4B7A-AF0F-644DD29E7F14" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_ELECTRIC_BILL_WORKSHOPCENTRAL_MAINE_POWER_CUSTOMERS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/C3NWQBHCHFR?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); 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Rising utility costs coupled with higher housing, food and medicine expenses force many vulnerable, older adults to make tough choices. However, electricity costs are a particular concern and have increased faster than the rate of inflation.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">At this virtual workshop, staff members from your AARP Maine office will be joined by representatives from the Office of the Public Advocate and Central Maine Power to show the full story of electric rates and how they impact you.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">AARP Maine will hold this workshop intended for Mainers in the Central Maine Power territory who want to:</span></p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear about AARP Maine's work to advocate for fair and reasonable utility rates and get involved in our efforts in their own communities. </span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear from the Office of the Public Advocate on the work they do for electricity customers.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Get a full breakdown of your electric bill directly from Central Maine Power.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Find out about programs to help Mainers on low and fixed incomes.</span></li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Registration is free but required. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">If you have any questions, please send an email to me@aarp.org to reach an AARP Maine staff member.</span></p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/486f9b53-0494-4b7a-af0f-644dd29e7f14/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="486F9B53-0494-4B7A-AF0F-644DD29E7F14" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_ELECTRIC_BILL_WORKSHOPCENTRAL_MAINE_POWER_CUSTOMERS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/C3NWQBHCHFR?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); 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Rising utility costs coupled with higher housing, food and medicine expenses force many vulnerable, older adults to make tough choices. However, electricity costs are a particular concern and have increased faster than the rate of inflation.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">At this virtual workshop, staff members from your AARP Maine office will be joined by representatives from the Office of the Public Advocate and Central Maine Power to show the full story of electric rates and how they impact you.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">AARP Maine will hold this workshop intended for Mainers in the Central Maine Power territory who want to:</span></p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear about AARP Maine's work to advocate for fair and reasonable utility rates and get involved in our efforts in their own communities. </span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear from the Office of the Public Advocate on the work they do for electricity customers.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Get a full breakdown of your electric bill directly from Central Maine Power.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Find out about programs to help Mainers on low and fixed incomes.</span></li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Registration is free but required. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">If you have any questions, please send an email to me@aarp.org to reach an AARP Maine staff member.</span></p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/486f9b53-0494-4b7a-af0f-644dd29e7f14/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="486F9B53-0494-4B7A-AF0F-644DD29E7F14" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_ELECTRIC_BILL_WORKSHOPCENTRAL_MAINE_POWER_CUSTOMERS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/C3NWQBHCHFR?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); 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Rising utility costs coupled with higher housing, food and medicine expenses force many vulnerable, older adults to make tough choices. However, electricity costs are a particular concern and have increased faster than the rate of inflation.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">At this virtual workshop, staff members from your AARP Maine office will be joined by representatives from the Office of the Public Advocate and Central Maine Power to show the full story of electric rates and how they impact you.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">AARP Maine will hold this workshop intended for Mainers in the Central Maine Power territory who want to:</span></p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear about AARP Maine's work to advocate for fair and reasonable utility rates and get involved in our efforts in their own communities. </span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear from the Office of the Public Advocate on the work they do for electricity customers.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Get a full breakdown of your electric bill directly from Central Maine Power.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Find out about programs to help Mainers on low and fixed incomes.</span></li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Registration is free but required. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">If you have any questions, please send an email to me@aarp.org to reach an AARP Maine staff member.</span></p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/486f9b53-0494-4b7a-af0f-644dd29e7f14/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="486F9B53-0494-4B7A-AF0F-644DD29E7F14" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_ELECTRIC_BILL_WORKSHOPCENTRAL_MAINE_POWER_CUSTOMERS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/C3NWQBHCHFR?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); 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Rising utility costs coupled with higher housing, food and medicine expenses force many vulnerable, older adults to make tough choices. However, electricity costs are a particular concern and have increased faster than the rate of inflation.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">At this virtual workshop, staff members from your AARP Maine office will be joined by representatives from the Office of the Public Advocate and Central Maine Power to show the full story of electric rates and how they impact you.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">AARP Maine will hold this workshop intended for Mainers in the Central Maine Power territory who want to:</span></p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear about AARP Maine's work to advocate for fair and reasonable utility rates and get involved in our efforts in their own communities. </span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear from the Office of the Public Advocate on the work they do for electricity customers.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Get a full breakdown of your electric bill directly from Central Maine Power.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Find out about programs to help Mainers on low and fixed incomes.</span></li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Registration is free but required. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">If you have any questions, please send an email to me@aarp.org to reach an AARP Maine staff member.</span></p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/486f9b53-0494-4b7a-af0f-644dd29e7f14/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="486F9B53-0494-4B7A-AF0F-644DD29E7F14" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_ELECTRIC_BILL_WORKSHOPCENTRAL_MAINE_POWER_CUSTOMERS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/C3NWQBHCHFR?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); 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Rising utility costs coupled with higher housing, food and medicine expenses force many vulnerable, older adults to make tough choices. However, electricity costs are a particular concern and have increased faster than the rate of inflation.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">At this virtual workshop, staff members from your AARP Maine office will be joined by representatives from the Office of the Public Advocate and Central Maine Power to show the full story of electric rates and how they impact you.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">AARP Maine will hold this workshop intended for Mainers in the Central Maine Power territory who want to:</span></p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear about AARP Maine's work to advocate for fair and reasonable utility rates and get involved in our efforts in their own communities. </span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear from the Office of the Public Advocate on the work they do for electricity customers.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Get a full breakdown of your electric bill directly from Central Maine Power.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Find out about programs to help Mainers on low and fixed incomes.</span></li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Registration is free but required. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">If you have any questions, please send an email to me@aarp.org to reach an AARP Maine staff member.</span></p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/486f9b53-0494-4b7a-af0f-644dd29e7f14/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="486F9B53-0494-4B7A-AF0F-644DD29E7F14" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_ELECTRIC_BILL_WORKSHOPCENTRAL_MAINE_POWER_CUSTOMERS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/C3NWQBHCHFR?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); 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Rising utility costs coupled with higher housing, food and medicine expenses force many vulnerable, older adults to make tough choices. However, electricity costs are a particular concern and have increased faster than the rate of inflation.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">At this virtual workshop, staff members from your AARP Maine office will be joined by representatives from the Office of the Public Advocate and Central Maine Power to show the full story of electric rates and how they impact you.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">AARP Maine will hold this workshop intended for Mainers in the Central Maine Power territory who want to:</span></p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear about AARP Maine's work to advocate for fair and reasonable utility rates and get involved in our efforts in their own communities. </span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear from the Office of the Public Advocate on the work they do for electricity customers.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Get a full breakdown of your electric bill directly from Central Maine Power.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Find out about programs to help Mainers on low and fixed incomes.</span></li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Registration is free but required. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">If you have any questions, please send an email to me@aarp.org to reach an AARP Maine staff member.</span></p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/486f9b53-0494-4b7a-af0f-644dd29e7f14/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="486F9B53-0494-4B7A-AF0F-644DD29E7F14" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_ELECTRIC_BILL_WORKSHOPCENTRAL_MAINE_POWER_CUSTOMERS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/C3NWQBHCHFR?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); 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Rising utility costs coupled with higher housing, food and medicine expenses force many vulnerable, older adults to make tough choices. However, electricity costs are a particular concern and have increased faster than the rate of inflation.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">At this virtual workshop, staff members from your AARP Maine office will be joined by representatives from the Office of the Public Advocate and Central Maine Power to show the full story of electric rates and how they impact you.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">AARP Maine will hold this workshop intended for Mainers in the Central Maine Power territory who want to:</span></p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear about AARP Maine's work to advocate for fair and reasonable utility rates and get involved in our efforts in their own communities. </span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Hear from the Office of the Public Advocate on the work they do for electricity customers.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Get a full breakdown of your electric bill directly from Central Maine Power.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Find out about programs to help Mainers on low and fixed incomes.</span></li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Registration is free but required. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">If you have any questions, please send an email to me@aarp.org to reach an AARP Maine staff member.</span></p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/486f9b53-0494-4b7a-af0f-644dd29e7f14/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="486F9B53-0494-4B7A-AF0F-644DD29E7F14" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_ELECTRIC_BILL_WORKSHOPCENTRAL_MAINE_POWER_CUSTOMERS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/C3NWQBHCHFR?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); 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