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Andrus Award Winner for 2024 Announced "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/congratulations-andrus-award-winner-for-2024-announced-me-2024-10-29.html">Congratulations! Andrus Award Winner for 2024 Announced </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/29/24</p> <div>Congratulations Pam Patridge, 2024 WINNER of the Andrus Award for Community Service! </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/voter-engagement-radio-and-tv-interviews-me-2024-10-24.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in Maine</h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/32b2014/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x694+0+193/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Ffb%2F9b%2F8a3f4a714d30b64a783e284a9cf1%2Funtitled-design.png" alt="Voter Engagement Radio and TV Interviews"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/voter-engagement-radio-and-tv-interviews-me-2024-10-24.html">Voter Engagement Radio and TV Interviews</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/24/24</p> <div>AARP Maine volunteers, local residents and staff speak up on caregiving and Social Security.</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/the-2024-aarp-maine-volunteer-legislative-honor-roll-me-2024-10-15.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in Maine</h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a6cf987/2147483647/strip/true/crop/922x593+9+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F26%2F2a%2Ff67d608542a69faf0a5a43c842d6%2Faarp.png" alt="The 2024 AARP Maine Volunteer Legislative Honor Roll"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/the-2024-aarp-maine-volunteer-legislative-honor-roll-me-2024-10-15.html">The 2024 AARP Maine Volunteer Legislative Honor Roll</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/15/24</p> <div>At AARP Maine, we believe that hard work shouldn’t go unnoticed. To celebrate the accomplishments of our volunteer…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/aarp-maine-voter-resources-for-the-2024-elections-me-2024-10-15.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in Maine</h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3fa7512/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4400x2829+0+602/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Ffc%2Ffe%2F523e32f5205173b4b8f6343b4b6d%2Fvoters.jpg" alt="AARP Maine Voter Resources for the 2024 Elections"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-maine-voter-resources-for-the-2024-elections-me-2024-10-15.html">AARP Maine Voter Resources for the 2024 Elections</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/15/24</p> <div>The latest updates and information on how, when and where to vote, news on priority issues and more. </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/in-person-gentle-yoga-classes-with-sea-change-yoga-in-portland-me-2024-10-10.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in Maine</h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0e5250a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7104x4567+0+101/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F3a%2Fa1%2F95341a184d3c80e90ace19960f1f%2Fgettyimages-1304192006.jpg" alt="In Person Gentle Yoga Classes with Sea Change Yoga in Portland"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/in-person-gentle-yoga-classes-with-sea-change-yoga-in-portland-me-2024-10-10.html">In Person Gentle Yoga Classes with Sea Change Yoga in Portland</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/10/24</p> <div>AARP Maine knows healthy living is a decision that requires your attention, motivation, and action. We invite you to…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-maine-me-2024-10-08.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in Maine</h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/bc06ec5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1929+0+237/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F0c%2F0e%2Ff629ddbb4ff99b8d83e708c3f7e5%2Fgettyimages-1231259905.jpg" alt="How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Maine"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-maine-me-2024-10-08.html">How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Maine</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/08/24</p> <div>Maine residents can schedule new COVID-19 vaccine appointments or walk into a nearby pharmacy to get a shot. Here’s how…</div> </li> </ul> <div class="ar-show-more clearfix"> <div class="aarpe-spinner"></div> <a href="#" data-url='/ajax/blogs/next_page_happenings' data-options='{"limit":8,"filter":"true","page":1,"show":15,"show_limit":3,"images":"yes","max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":43.53310012817383,"lng":-70.47270202636719,"latlng":"43.533100128174,-70.472702026367"}' class="show-more btn col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-6"> <span class="icon-down-arrow"></span> <span>View More</span> <span class="icon-down-arrow"></span> </a> </div></div> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/saco-me/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/saco-me/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Saco</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Saco</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/meditation-moment-with-aarp-maine-november-2024-hfnrlsslkxb.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TRY-A-CALMING-10MINUTE-MEDITATION-MOMENT">Try a Calming 10-Minute ‘Meditation Moment’</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-maine-yoga-with-sea-change-yoga-november-2024-dwn5382699b.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-A-VIRTUAL-CLASS-IN-GENTLE-CHAIR-YOGA">A Virtual Class in Gentle Chair Yoga</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-maine-yoga-with-sea-change-yoga-november-2024-dwn5382699b.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-A-VIRTUAL-CLASS-IN-GENTLE-CHAIR-YOGA">A Virtual Class in Gentle Chair Yoga</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Nov 15, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/saco-me/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); 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Here’s how…</div> </li> </ul> <div class="ar-show-more clearfix"> <div class="aarpe-spinner"></div> <a href="#" data-url='/ajax/blogs/next_page_happenings' data-options='{"limit":8,"filter":"true","page":1,"show":15,"show_limit":3,"images":"yes","max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":43.53310012817383,"lng":-70.47270202636719,"latlng":"43.533100128174,-70.472702026367"}' class="show-more btn col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-6"> <span class="icon-down-arrow"></span> <span>View More</span> <span class="icon-down-arrow"></span> </a> </div></div> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/saco-me/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/saco-me/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Saco</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Saco</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/meditation-moment-with-aarp-maine-november-2024-hfnrlsslkxb.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TRY-A-CALMING-10MINUTE-MEDITATION-MOMENT">Try a Calming 10-Minute ‘Meditation Moment’</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-maine-yoga-with-sea-change-yoga-november-2024-dwn5382699b.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-A-VIRTUAL-CLASS-IN-GENTLE-CHAIR-YOGA">A Virtual Class in Gentle Chair Yoga</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Nov 8, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-maine-yoga-with-sea-change-yoga-november-2024-dwn5382699b.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-A-VIRTUAL-CLASS-IN-GENTLE-CHAIR-YOGA">A Virtual Class in Gentle Chair Yoga</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Nov 15, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/saco-me/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-SACO-ME">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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To celebrate the accomplishments of our volunteer…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/aarp-maine-voter-resources-for-the-2024-elections-me-2024-10-15.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in Maine</h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3fa7512/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4400x2829+0+602/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Ffc%2Ffe%2F523e32f5205173b4b8f6343b4b6d%2Fvoters.jpg" alt="AARP Maine Voter Resources for the 2024 Elections"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-maine-voter-resources-for-the-2024-elections-me-2024-10-15.html">AARP Maine Voter Resources for the 2024 Elections</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/15/24</p> <div>The latest updates and information on how, when and where to vote, news on priority issues and more. </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/in-person-gentle-yoga-classes-with-sea-change-yoga-in-portland-me-2024-10-10.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in Maine</h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0e5250a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7104x4567+0+101/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F3a%2Fa1%2F95341a184d3c80e90ace19960f1f%2Fgettyimages-1304192006.jpg" alt="In Person Gentle Yoga Classes with Sea Change Yoga in Portland"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/in-person-gentle-yoga-classes-with-sea-change-yoga-in-portland-me-2024-10-10.html">In Person Gentle Yoga Classes with Sea Change Yoga in Portland</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/10/24</p> <div>AARP Maine knows healthy living is a decision that requires your attention, motivation, and action. 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Andrus Award Winner for 2024 Announced </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/29/24</p> <div>Congratulations Pam Patridge, 2024 WINNER of the Andrus Award for Community Service! </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/voter-engagement-radio-and-tv-interviews-me-2024-10-24.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in Maine</h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/32b2014/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x694+0+193/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Ffb%2F9b%2F8a3f4a714d30b64a783e284a9cf1%2Funtitled-design.png" alt="Voter Engagement Radio and TV Interviews"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/voter-engagement-radio-and-tv-interviews-me-2024-10-24.html">Voter Engagement Radio and TV Interviews</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/24/24</p> <div>AARP Maine volunteers, local residents and staff speak up on caregiving and Social Security.</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/the-2024-aarp-maine-volunteer-legislative-honor-roll-me-2024-10-15.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in Maine</h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a6cf987/2147483647/strip/true/crop/922x593+9+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F26%2F2a%2Ff67d608542a69faf0a5a43c842d6%2Faarp.png" alt="The 2024 AARP Maine Volunteer Legislative Honor Roll"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/the-2024-aarp-maine-volunteer-legislative-honor-roll-me-2024-10-15.html">The 2024 AARP Maine Volunteer Legislative Honor Roll</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/15/24</p> <div>At AARP Maine, we believe that hard work shouldn’t go unnoticed. 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