By Sandra Harris

Retire to Maine Podcast — Organizing Your Home for Retirement

s you consider your move to retire to Maine, experts suggest you organize your current home to help make that move easier and more efficient. Today we talk with Dawna Hall, owner of Organize ME in Portland, Maine. As a professional organizer who has helped many people prepare for a move, we discuss when to get started, cost effectiveness of organizing, organizing tips, yard sales, home staging and more.

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By Sandra Harris

Retire to Maine Podcast — A Second Career for Maine Retirees

he image of the retiree is changing in Maine. As people are considering their next stage in life, many are thinking about a 2nd career and starting their own business. Concerns include financial, family time and energy but are driven by their passion to make dreams a reality. Marianne Russo, a woman who was a nurse for 40 years used her love of tea to guide her to fulfill her desire to found her own business. With no business experience, Marianne has successfully navigated her way to create Nellie’s Tea Company in South Portland, Maine. Here she shares her story and has practical advice for people contemplating a 2nd career during their retirement years in Maine.

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By Sandra Harris

Retire to Maine Podcast — Retirement and Pets

ets are part of the family. They bring companionship, they’re entertaining, they make our lives better. So, when retiring to Maine you may be considering bringing a new pet into the family, or bringing a pet or two along with you. There’s a lot to consider. Sandra Harris spoke with Patsy Murphy, Executive Director of the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, about some of these challenges and resources for folks moving to Maine.

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