Editor’s note: This article is Part 1 of a two-part series about home repair services from Harpswell Aging at Home. “Others need it more than me.” “I don’t want to ask.” “It’s really not a problem.” These are some of the reasons people put off requests for home repairs from Harpswell Aging at ... Read More
Start your engines: Meals in a Pinch drivers hit the road
Meals in a Pinch volunteer delivery drivers love the opportunity to begin new friendships, enjoy established relationships, and help in many ways. These volunteer drivers go above and beyond and say they receive much more than they give. Julie Moulton manages the many food-related ... Read More
Cooking At 43° North: The art of giving
It’s March. Daylight saving time returns and the first day of spring is coming. The return of longer days and warmer weather is always welcome in Maine. One date I noticed on my calendar is March 9. It is National Crabmeat Day! Read the full article on the Harpswell Anchor: ... Read More
Cooking At 43° North: Sharing the love
Share the love on Valentine’s Day with wall-to-wall brownies. It’s February and that means Valentine’s Day, the original share-the-love event. One immediately thinks of someone in their life that they love. When I was a child in elementary school, my mother would buy a box of inexpensive ... Read More
Slow down and use caution to avoid costly scams
The phone rang one evening. “Tom,” a Harpswell resident who agreed to share his story on the condition of anonymity, couldn’t quite understand the mumbling voice. “Who do we have here?” asked Tom. “Hi, Grandpa, it’s your grandson,” the voice said. Tom was so excited to hear from his grandson, even ... Read More