Latest News

  • Message from Sprint

    March 31, 2020

    Due to unexpected higher call volumes, please stay on the line for the next available relay operator. Do not hang up and call back. This will result in longer wait times. Se encuentra un aumento de llamadas en este momento. Por favor espera en lnea para un operador disponible. No se cuelgue para devolver la llamada porque resultar en tiempos de espera ms largos.

  • Helpful Tips for Using Your CapTel Phone During Covid-19

    March 26, 2020

    CapTel users are accustomed to picking up the phone and having an immediate connection. Due to the national public health crisis, however, we are experiencing an unprecedented number of calls that may cause a longer wait time to access a CapTel operator.

  • Hearing Loss: The Challenges of Hearing Loss and Advances in Hearing Technology & Solutions

    July 1, 2019

    Check out this link to an episode of Maine Public's Maine Calling program where the panel examines the challenges of hearing loss and advances in hearing technology and solutions.

Upcoming Council Meetings

  • March 6, 2020: Conference Room, Greenlaw Building, Governor Baxter School for the Deaf, Mackworth Island, Falmouth Foreside

  • June 5, 2020: Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84953990280 (for password, please email DRogers@DRME.org)

  • September 4, 2020: Conference Room, Greenlaw Building, Governor Baxter School for the Deaf, Mackworth Island, Falmouth Foreside

  • December 4, 2020: Conference Room, Greenlaw Building, Governor Baxter School for the Deaf, Mackworth Island, Falmouth Foreside

Upcoming Outreach Events

: Southern Maine Successful Aging Expo (exhibit and presentation)
Scarborough, ME https://maineseniorguide.com/expos-2020/ Open to the public

: Andy Valley Successful Aging Expo (exhibit and presentation)
Lewiston, ME https://maineseniorguide.com/expos-2020/ Open to the public

: Mid Coast Successful Aging Expo (exhibit)
Rockland, ME https://www.seniorsplus.org/news Open to the public

July 15, 2020: AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities (presentation)
conference call