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Town of New Gloucester
385 Intervale Road, New Gloucester, ME 04260
(207) 926-4126 (phone) / (207) 926-4136 (fax)
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Town of Poland
1231 Maine Street, Poland, ME 04274
(207) 998-4601 (phone) / (207) 998-2002 (fax)
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Supporting Spouse-Caregivers
Sponsored by Representative Patrick W. Corey
The Department of Health and Human Services is now required to submit a request to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to amend the State's federal 1915(c) waiver so that eligible members receiving home and community-based services will be able to receive services provided by spouses who are employed as personal support specialists to provide those services. The Department is required to provide to the joint standing committee having jurisdiction over health and human services matters an interim report regarding the progress in applying for, receiving, and implementing the amended waiver, as well as a final report with data on the number of individuals receiving services from spouses, any information about costs or savings, and recommendations about the feasibility for similarly expanding other MaineCare programs or other potential waiver programs available under Medicaid.
Financial Literacy
Financial education is essential to making informed choices and managing our money wisely. The Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation’s Bureau of Financial Institutions’ Teacher’s Page has been created to support the education of personal finance. It brings together a number of resources that are available for teachers, parents, and students to find out more about money management and personal finance. Click on any of the links on the Teacher’s Page for lessons, quizzes, and other educational resources.
Tips for Managing Storm-Damaged Trees
The recent wind storm caused substantial damage to Maine's coastal counties. After power and other utilities have been restored, property owners will be faced with the issue of what to do with storm-damaged trees. Project Canopy, a program of the Maine Forest Service (MFS), offers tips and helpful guidance to property owners faced with questions about what to do with downed trees, limbs, and branches.
Trees and branches on homes and around power lines - Homeowners need to find immediate solutions for trees and branches on their homes. Branches and trees on power lines should be dealt with by calling local power companies. Even if a hanging limb is clear of power and utility wires, homeowners should rely on professionals to assess the severity of the damage before trying to repair or remove the branch.
Injured trees requiring climbing or chainsaw work - Call a licensed arborist for help. Arborists are tree care professionals who are trained to assess and correct storm-damaged trees. They also have the experience needed to diagnose how much of a tree can or should be saved. Homeowners should be wary of those offering fly-by-night, emergency tree-cutting services. Always ask for proof of licensing, insurance, and work references.
Trees covered with ice - As we head into colder months, ice and snow loads can further damage leaning trees or branches not broken free, making a potentially dangerous situation even worse. Do not work around limbs that have broken off (or partially broken off) and are hung up in a tree crown. These can break off at any time with devastating force. Contact a licensed and insured arborist.
For more information, visit www.maineforestservice.gov or call (207) 287-2791.
Maine State Archives Launches Virtual Reality, PSAs for Bicentennial
The Maine State Archives will celebrate American Archives Month this October with the launch of two special projects in commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial of statehood: The Maine Bicentennial Moments public interest advertising announcements series, as well as the Maine Virtual Reality (VR) Experience.
The Maine Virtual Reality Experience uses VR technology to provide viewers enhanced 360-degree visions of notable Maine places. VR participants will feel as though they are standing at the site of interest. Simply by directing their gaze while wearing the viewer, they can activate pop-up historical anecdotes or informational snippets about the site. Three VR experiences are currently available:
- the Maine State House;
- the Old Orchard Beach Pier; and
- the Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory.
More will be added during the bicentennial commemoration.
The Maine Bicentennial Moments are 30-second public interest advertising announcements featuring Maine history. Each moment includes images and documents from the Maine State Archives and other sources to highlight a person, place, or event in Maine history. The 72 moments will be aired on broadcast television throughout the State during the bicentennial commemoration in addition to being posted online. Each moment is intended to pique viewers’ interest and to encourage further exploration of the topic.
In addition to launching these special bicentennial projects, the Maine State Archives is presenting a bicentennial exhibit later this fall in the Archives’ lobby at the Cultural Building in Augusta, featuring the Act of Admission to the Union, historic maps, and the first draft of the Maine Constitution.
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