Helping the public navigate the court system proved a rewarding career for Michele Lumbert of Pittston.
retirement
Posted inNation & World
Swiss voters OK plan to raise retirement age for women to 65
Men already have to work until 65 to get full benefits.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Stock market slump unsettling Americans eyeing retirement
Many soon-to-be retirees are also terrified about inflation. Social Security has a built-in adjustment, but it doesn’t keep up with real inflation.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Litchfield fire chief retiring after more than half-century of service to the town
Stan Labbe has served on town’s Fire Department for about 55 years, nearly 40 as chief.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Schools and Education
UMaine System retirees picket, plan legal action over benefits change
The Maine Education Association says changes to health insurance plans were made without consultation with unions and against signed contracts between the system and retired employees.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Winslow town manager retires after 14 years of ‘level-headed leadership’
Michael Heavener, 63, of Winslow. spent 21 years in law enforcement before taking over the town manager position in October 2006, a job he originally said he would never want to take.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Benefits should reflect sacrifices of crime analysts
The analysts handle some of the most brutal work stemming from the worst crimes our state sees.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Make it easier for Maine workers to build wealth through ownership
L.D. 1520 would incentivize the sale of businesses to workers and improve training for companies that are considering selling to employees.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Uncategorized
Bill would create retirement savings program for many Maine workers
The measure would set up state-run plans for private sector workers who lack 401k or other employer-based programs.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Greg Kesich: What happens after work?
As retirement gets closer, it becomes even harder to imagine.