In this podcast Jess Maurer, executive director of the Maine Council on Aging, discusses the challenges older Mainers face from transportation to housing, and how the association is supporting diverse older Mainers.MaineCF’s issue areas include supporting older people and how to keep them thriving in our communities.Listen to Maine Ties here or subscribe on any […]

  May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to educate and reduce the stigma of mental illness.   Camp Beech Cliff (CBC) on Mount Desert Island is a traditional Maine day camp, offering classic camp  activities for ages 6-18, from swimming and boating to rock climbing and crafts. But what happens when a child is […]

Adults considering career changes or advancement in their field could be eligible for scholarships from the the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF). Short-term scholarships are available for adult learners pursuing career changes or earning workplace credentials for programs including Certified Nursing Assistant, phlebotomy, coding, cosmetology, and commercial drivers’ licenses. “These short-term awards are a great way […]

  King Cummings of Stratton had great foresight and faith in the community foundation. Three decades after his death, Cummings’ generosity helps MaineCF address the needs of today –  from PFAS contamination to aquaculture. Charitable funds Cummings donated to MaineCF through his will support programs that build a better Maine. His legacy also provided unrestricted […]

Access to clean drinking water has long been an issue at Sipayik, home to about 700 people who live at the Passamaquoddy reservation near Eastport. Residents for decades have lugged water to their homes because water from their taps is discolored, smells bad, and contains high levels of a contaminant that increases the risk of […]