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The proposal to create a public owned electric power utility in Maine was defeated but the confusion surrounding electricity rates remains. A series of free upcoming workshops aims to help older Mainers better understand their electric bills and advocate for lower rates. Alf Anderson, associate state director of advocacy and outreach for AARP Maine, said the election showed everyone has a stake in the future of Maines utility prices. ...

Veterans Day happens once a year, but all year round, Kentuckians provide care for the veterans they love. According to data from AARP, they spend on average more than $11,000 a year in out-of-pocket costs related to caregiving. In a region with a high number of military families, said Gary Adkins, AARP Kentucky volunteer state president, the stresses of veteran caregiving affect entire communities. ...

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 CHICKEN MARSALA TAKEOUT DINNER: Saratoga–Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Chicken Marsala Dinner for curbside pickup on October 25 from 4:30-6pm. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10am and noon to place an order, 518-584-2585. Menu: Chicken Marsala with Long Grain Wild Rice, Vegetable, Salad, Roll. $15 each, Cash Only. SENIOR SERVICES […]

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 AFTER THE FIRE: After the Fire’s monthly meeting will be October 24 at 7 pm at Eagle Matt Lee Firehouse on Washington St. in Ballston Spa. After the Fire is a non-profit organization that helps Saratoga County Residents who have suffered a loss due to fire. Families are provided with gift […]

  Monday, October 23, 2023 NATURE WALK: On Mondays October 9 and 23, at 10:30 am, Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will be holding its bi-weekly Nature on the Move walks. These walks are led by one of Wilton Wildlife’s Environmental Educators. The October 9 walk will be at the Town of Wilton Neilmann Parcel […]

Saturday, October 21, 2023 HOFFMAN CAR WASH FOOD DRIVE: On Saturday, Oct. 21st, and Sunday, Oct. 22nd, Hoffman Car Wash will provide a free Ultimate Car Wash with a food donation. Suggestions of non-perishable food items to donate include canned meat or fish, canned entrees (stew, ravioli, etc.), canned fruit in juice, canned spaghetti sauce, […]

Friday, October 20, 2023 WIGGLY WANDERERS: At Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort. 9:30 am. Wiggly wanderers is a weekly (every Friday) program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies, and their caregivers. This will be a beginner’s hike/wander series for toddlers who are ready to move and caregivers who are […]

Thursday, October 19, 2023 FALL FOLIAGE FOR PRESCHOOLERS: Fall Foliage is the theme for Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park’s October’s Preschool Discovery program. This program will take place on Thursday, October 19 at 10:30 am. An environmental educator will begin by going for a brief nature walk through the meadow at Camp Saratoga. Participants will […]

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 SENIORS MEETING: The next meeting of the Old Saratoga Seniors will be held on October 18 at noon at the Town Hall, Spring St., Schuylerville. It will be a sandwich luncheon. Dessert will be provided. Everyone is invited. For more information, please contact Pat Temple at 518-338-2329 or Rich Blair at […]

Bleeding gums may seem like a minor annoyance, but experts warn they could indicate underlying health problems, which should not be taken lightly. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half of adults ages 30 and older in the U.S. suffer from some form of gum disease. ...