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Amid a pandemic, Aroostook County fights the social isolation of older Mainers

by David Marino Jr.
6 years ago
(Stock image | Pixabay)
The Aroostook Agency on Aging received an $88,895 federal grant that will fund new services to combat social isolation in a population that is among the oldest in Maine.Read more.
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