Resources & Benefits for all Maine seniors
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• ADRC / “Start here” help line: 1-877-353-3771 (connects you to your county Area Agency on Aging)
• 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
• Property tax relief (seniors): Maine Property Tax Stabilization Program (eligibility rules apply)
• Lifeline (phone/internet): monthly discount for eligible low-income households
• Prescription savings (State of Maine)
o DEL (Drugs for the Elderly and Disabled): 62+ or disabled; discount program (rules/costs vary)
o Maine Rx Plus: discount card/program; best for generics
• Pharmacy coupon tools (not insurance): GoodRx, SingleCare (compare prices; show coupon at the pharmacy)
• Cancer rides: American Cancer Society “Road To Recovery” (free rides to cancer-treatment appointments; availability varies)
1-800-227-2345 | https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services/road-to-recovery.html
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• 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
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• Area Agency on Aging (AAA/ADRC): Spectrum Generations
https://www.spectrumgenerations.org/
• Community Action (heating/energy, weatherization, other supports): KVCAP
• 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: SeniorsPlus
• Community Action: Community Concepts, Inc.
https://www.community-concepts.org/
• Transportation (public): Citylink (Lewiston/Auburn) reduced senior fare (ask for current fare rules)
• Transportation (local from MAR list)
o Lake Region Senior Services (Bridgton area) — mileage fee
http://www.lrssstp.nzfreeservers.com/index.html | 207-647-2483
o Rural Community Action Ministry — 55+
https://rcam.net/ | 207-524-5095
• Cancer rides: Road To Recovery (see statewide)
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• AAA/ADRC: Aroostook Area Agency on Aging
https://www.aroostookaging.org/ | 207-764-3396
• Community Action: ACAP (Community Action in Aroostook, Washington & Hancock Counties)
• Transportation (from MAR list)
o ARTS — $0–$12 (program dependent)
https://aroostooktransportation.org/all-programs/ | 1-800-442-3320
o Caribou Area Rides Service (C.A.R.S.) — $4/ride; 65+; Caribou ZIP
https://www.cariboumaine.org/cars-caribou-area-ride-service/ | 207-493-1223
o Friendly Visitors Program (AAA) — for enrolled clients at risk of isolation
207-764-3396
• Cancer rides: Road To Recovery (see statewide)
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• AAA/ADRC: Southern Maine Agency on Aging (Cumberland and York)
https://www.smaaa.org/ | 207-396-6500
• Community Action: The Opportunity Alliance
https://www.opportunityalliance.org/
• Transportation (public): Greater Portland METRO reduced fare (ask for current fare rules)
• Transportation (countywide): RTP (Regional Transportation Program)
• Transportation (local from MAR list)
o Cumberland Area Rides (C.A.R.) — 60+ Cumberland resident
https://www.cumberlandmaine.com/carprogram | 207-829-2208 ext. 2
o Freeport Community Services — town resident
https://fcsmaine.org/services-and-programs/ | (207) 865-3985 x222
o Independent Senior Network — membership; Portland area
https://www.independentseniorsnetwork.org/
o People Plus (volunteer transportation network)
https://peopleplusmaine.org/volunteer-transportation-network | 207-729-0757
o Age-Friendly Windham — Windham residents; medical rides; advance notice
https://agefriendlywindham.org/news-and-events/
o Yarmouth Cares About Neighbors (YCAN)
https://ycan.info/transportation/
• Cancer rides: Road To Recovery (see statewide)
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• AAA/ADRC: SeniorsPlus
• Community Action: Western Maine Community Action (WMCA)
• Transportation (from MAR list): Rangeley Health Rides (Rangeley/Dallas/Sandy River/Rangeley Plantation residents)
https://www.townofrangeley.com/182/Rangeley-Health-Ride | 207-864-9777
• 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 (public): Downeast Transportation (Hancock County public transit; also operates seasonal Island Explorer)
https://www.downeasttrans.org/
• Transportation (from MAR list)
o Friends in Action — 50+ or disabled
https://friendsinactionellsworth.org | 207-664-6016
o Island Connections — 70+ or disabled
https://islconnections.org | 207-288-4457
o Surry Community Improvement Assoc. — Surry resident; medical rides only
207-667-9475
o At Home Downeast (membership model; check current operator/status)
https://www.downeastcommunitypartners.org/services/elder/at-home/
• Cancer rides: Road To Recovery (see statewide)
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• AAA/ADRC: Spectrum Generations
https://www.spectrumgenerations.org/
• Community Action: Penquis
• 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)
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• AAA/ADRC: SeniorsPlus
• 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)
• Cancer rides: Road To Recovery (see statewide)
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• AAA/ADRC: Eastern Area Agency on Aging
• Community Action: Penquis
• 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
• Community Action: Penquis
• 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
• 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)
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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)