Harpswell Aging at Home recently received a grant from Lifelong Maine, a program of the University of Maine Center on Aging. This funding is enabling us to provide more resources to our older neighbors in Harpswell. It is being used to support the creation of a “community connector” role that will ... Read More
‘Can we find you?’ Emergency crews urge residents to make addresses visible
As the dark nights of winter approach, Harpswell first responders are urging residents to mark their homes with big and bright address numbers to ensure that fire and rescue crews can quickly find them in emergencies. The initiative has been instrumental in speeding response times to people who ... Read More
Gear up for fall with Harpswell Aging at Home
September is upon us, bringing perfect tomatoes, cooler nights for sleeping, and perhaps a more welcome, regular schedule of activities. As your calendar empties of family reunions and summer visitors, consider whether you have time to make a positive difference in someone’s life by volunteering ... Read More
Cooking at 43° North: Apples and Autumn
“We’ve officially reached that annoying time of year where it’s sweater weather in the morning but by midday you’ll die from heatstroke.” – Unknown Some will say the approaching end of summer is sad, and indeed it is, although this past summer was a bit too hot and humid for my liking. The only ... Read More
Harpswell Community Connector Position (with stipend) Available–Apply Now!
The Harpswell Community Connector position is a stipended volunteer role, with a 20 hours/week,one-year commitment beginning September 5, 2024. The HCC reports to the Harpswell Aging atHome Executive Committee. After an initial training program by Lifelong Maine, the HCC will work with ... Read More