Resources & Benefits
Help, support, and services for ALL Maine retirees
Whether you’re looking for help with housing, transportation, prescriptions, or local services, this page connects you to trusted resources across Maine.
Popular Resources
Maine 211- Dial 211 or visit online for help finding local services.
Aging and Disability Resource Centers- Free help with again, benefits, and long-term care questions.
Property Tax Relief Information (Maine Revenue Services) - Programs for eligible homeowners.
Prescription Assistance Programs- Help lowering medication costs.
Cancer Rides- American Cancer Society “Road To Recovery” (free rides to cancer-treatment appointments; availability varies) 1-800-227-2345
State Wide
Everyday Savings
Maine State Parks (65+): Free day-use (Maine resident: proof of age)
Maine Senior FarmShare (60+, income-eligible): $50 seasonal share of Maine-grown produce
Lifeline (phone/internet): Monthly discount for eligible low-income households.
Restaurant Discounts
• Applebee’s (various ME locations): club/app deals; reported senior discount programs vary by location
• Auntie Anne’s (Kennebunk, South Portland): reported senior discount (65+)
• Chili’s (Bangor): reported senior discount (55+)
• Denny’s (Bangor, Auburn): reported senior discount (65+)
• Dunkin’: reported senior/AARP discounts vary by franchise
• Ben & Jerry’s (Freeport, Kennebunkport): reported senior discount (60+)
• Texas Roadhouse (Augusta and other locations): reported senior discount (often 55+); participation varies
Featured Resource: Senior Farm Share click the button to find out more information!
Counties A-F
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• AAA/ADRC: SeniorsPlus
• Community Action: Community Concepts, Inc.
• Transportation (public): Citylink (Lewiston/Auburn) reduced senior fare (ask for current fare rules)
o Lake Region Senior Services (Bridgton area) — mileage fee 207-647-2483
o Rural Community Action Ministry 207-524-5095
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•AAA/ADRC: Aroostook Area Agency on Aging 207-764-3396
•Community Action: ACAP (Community Action in Aroostook, Washington & Hancock Counties)
• Aroostook Regional Transportation System 1-800-442-3320
o Caribou Area Rides Service (C.A.R.S.) — $4/ride; 65+; Caribou ZIP 207-551-5672
o Friendly Visitors Program (AAA) — for enrolled clients at risk of isolation 207-764-3396
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• AAA/ADRC: Southern Maine Agency on Aging (Cumberland and York) 207-396-6500
• Community Action: The Opportunity Alliance
• Transportation (public): Greater Portland METRO reduced fare (ask for current fare rules)
• RTP (Regional Transportation Program) - Cumberland County
Cumberland Area Rides (C.A.R.) — 60+ Cumberland resident 207-829-2208 ext. 2
o Freeport Community Services — town residents (207) 865-3985 x222
o Independent Senior Network— membership; Portland area
o People Plus (volunteer transportation network 207-729-0757
o Age-Friendly Windham — Windham residents; medical rides; advance notice
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• AAA/ADRC: SeniorsPlus
• Community Action: Western Maine Community Action (WMCA)
• Rangeley Health Rides (Rangeley/Dallas/Sandy River/Rangeley Plantation residents) 207-864-9777
Counties H-L
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• AAA/ADRC: Eastern Area Agency on Aging
• ACAP (Community Action in Aroostook, Washington & Hancock Counties)
Note: Downeast Community Partners’ programs transitioned to ACAP as of Oct 1, 2025.
• Downeast Transportation (Hancock County public transit; also operates seasonal Island Explorer) https://www.downeasttrans.org/
o Friends in Action — 50+ or disabled 207-664-6016
o Island Connections — 70+ or disabled 207-288-4457
o Surry Community Improvement Assoc. — Surry resident; medical rides only 207-667-9475
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• Area Agency on Aging (AAA/ADRC): Spectrum Generations https://www.spectrumgenerations.org/
• Community Action (heating/energy, weatherization, other supports): KVCAP https://www.kvcap.org/
• Transportation (public): KV Van Public Transit (discounted fare for 65+) https://www.kvcap.org/transportation/public-transportation/
• Transportation (local volunteer network): Neighbors Driving Neighbors (Belgrade/Mt Vernon/Rome/Fayette/Readfield/Vienna area) https://www.neighborsdrivingneighbors.org/ 207-860-0677
• Cancer rides: Road To Recovery (see statewide)
Kennebec “Everyday Savings” (Augusta area; ask to confirm)
• Arby’s — 219 Western Ave, Augusta — 207-622-4050 — Senior 10% (55+; ask)
• Wendy’s — Western Ave, Augusta — 207-622-5348 — Senior 10% (“Young Man/Young Lady” discount; ask)
MAR note: Frosty Key Tag = 1 free Frosty/day (availability varies; ask staff)
• Bagel Mainea — Western Ave, Augusta — 207-626-5581 — Senior 10% (ask); Military 10%
• Harvest Time Natural Foods — 171 Capitol St, Augusta — 207-623-8700 — Supplements/vitamins: 10%; $100 threshold: 20% (ask)
• Burger King — 166 Western Ave, Augusta — 207-622-0282 — Senior beverage discount (ask)
• McDonald’s — 209 Western Ave, Augusta — 207-622-2122 — Senior discount varies (ask); app offers vary
• IHOP — 110 Community Dr, Augusta — 207-480-1692 — Senior discount + 55+ menu (ask)
• Buffalo Wings (Western Ave, Augusta) — 207-378-3888 — LEO 10%; EMT 10%; Military 15% (ask; ID)
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• AAA/ADRC: Spectrum Generations https://www.spectrumgenerations.org/
• Community Action: Penquis https://www.penquis.org/
• Transportation (regional option): Midcoast public transit is often routed via WCAP/Midcoast networks; confirm your town’s service
• Transportation (from MAR list): Neighbor to Neighbor (St. George residents) https://ridesinstgeorge.org/ 207-691-7069
• Cancer rides: Road To Recovery (see statewide)
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• AAA/ADRC: Spectrum Generations https://www.spectrumgenerations.org/
• Community Action: Midcoast Maine Community Action https://midcoastmainecommunityaction.org/
• Transportation (from MAR list)
o Boothbay Community Rides — Boothbay residents https://www.crcboothbay.org/boothbay-community-rides 207-633-4357
o Lincoln County FISH — “no children” noted
https://standrewsnewcastle.org/ministries/outreach/lincoln-county-fish/ (207) 350-9808
• Cancer rides: Road To Recovery (see statewide)
Counties O-S
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• AAA/ADRC: SeniorsPlus https://www.seniorsplus.org/
• Community Action: Community Concepts, Inc. https://www.community-concepts.org/
• Transportation (public/regional): Western Maine Transportation Services (WMTS) reduced fare available for older adults (confirm your route availability) https://wmtsbus.org/
• Cancer rides: Road To Recovery (see statewide)
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AAA/ADRC: Eastern Area Agency on Aging https://www.eaaa.org/
• Community Action: Penquis https://www.penquis.org/
• Transportation (public): Bangor Community Connector reduced fare (seniors eligible; confirm current fare rules) https://bangormaine.gov/communityconnector
• Transportation (public/regional): Penquis “Lynx” (Penobscot + Piscataquis) https://www.penquis.org/services/transportation/ 207-973-3695
• Transportation (from MAR list): Mobilize Katahdin (Katahdin region residents) http://mobilizekatahdin.org/ 207-370-1581
• Cancer rides: Road To Recovery (see statewide)
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• AAA/ADRC: Eastern Area Agency on Aging https://www.eaaa.org/
• Community Action: Penquis https://www.penquis.org/
• Transportation (public/regional): Penquis “Lynx” (Penobscot + Piscataquis) https://www.penquis.org/services/transportation/ 207-973-3695
• Cancer rides: Road To Recovery (see statewide)
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• AAA/ADRC: Spectrum Generations https://www.spectrumgenerations.org/
• Community Action: Midcoast Maine Community Action https://midcoastmainecommunityaction.org/
• Transportation (from MAR list)
o Georgetown Volunteer Transportation — cannot accommodate wheelchairs (per program) https://www.agefriendlygeorgetown.org/transportation 207-387-0440
o Rides I.N.C. — 60+
https://agefriendly.community/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/RidesINC.pdf 207-837-9577
• Cancer rides: Road To Recovery (see statewide)
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• AAA/ADRC: Spectrum Generations https://www.spectrumgenerations.org/
• Community Action: KVCAP https://www.kvcap.org/
• Transportation (paratransit/medical): KV Van (door-to-door options; eligibility rules apply) https://www.kvcap.org/transportation/non-emergency-transportation/the-kv-van/
• Cancer rides: Road To Recovery (see statewide)
Counties W-Y
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• AAA/ADRC: Spectrum Generations
https://www.spectrumgenerations.org/
• Community Action: Waldo Community Action Partners (WCAP)
• Transportation (from MAR list): Aging Well in Waldo County “Gift of a Lift” — 50+ Waldo resident
https://agingwellinwaldocounty.org/gift-of-a-lift-2 | (207) 218-2107 option 3
• Cancer rides: Road To Recovery (see statewide)
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• AAA/ADRC: Eastern Area Agency on Aging
• Community Action: ACAP (Community Action in Aroostook, Washington & Hancock Counties)
Note: Downeast Community Partners’ programs transitioned to ACAP as of Oct 1, 2025.
• Transportation (from MAR list): Danforth Volunteer Driver Program — 50+; medical rides only
207-538-1469
• Transportation (public/region): check Downeast Transportation / regional rural transit options via ACAP + EAAA
• Cancer rides: Road To Recovery (see statewide)
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• AAA/ADRC: Southern Maine Agency on Aging
https://www.smaaa.org/ | 207-396-6500
• Community Action: York County Community Action Corp (YCCAC)
https://www.yccac.org/ (or use your preferred YCCAC page link)
• Transportation (from MAR list)
o Age-Friendly Saco — 65+
https://agefriendlysaco.org/ | 207-710-5029
o Heart to Heart — 60+ York County resident
https://hearttoheartagelesslove.org/ | (207) 361-7311
o The Kennector (Kennebunk) — $5/ride; all welcome
https://www.kennebunkmaine.us/1037/Transportation | 207-604-1366
o FISH Kennebunk — town resident
207-967-8514
o Grateful Undead
https://gratefulundead.org/ | 207-536-9172
• Cancer rides: Road To Recovery (see statewide)
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We do not administer these programs directly, but we work to make it easier for retirees to find trusted support across Maine.
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