Advisory: Community Conversation at Cobscook Institute to Focus on Health, Aging, and Resilience in Rural Maine
March 23, 2026
**MEDIA ADVISORY**
For Immediate Release
Date: March 23, 2026
Contact: Matt Wellington, mwellington@mainepublichealth.org, 845-591-5646
Community Conversation at Cobscook Institute to Focus on Health, Aging, and Resilience in Rural Maine
SOUTH TRESCOTT - AARP Maine and the Maine Public Health Association (MPHA) will bring residents together for a community conversation focused on health, resilience, and what people need to thrive as Maine’s population ages and communities face rapid social and environmental change.
As Mainers live longer than ever before, organizers want to hear directly from community members about their top health priorities, concerns, and ideas for building stronger, more resilient communities—particularly in rural areas like Washington County. The discussion will help inform future advocacy, programs, and policy work across the state.
The event is free and open to the public. Food and beverages will be provided.
WHAT:
Community Leaders Host Public Conversation on Health, Resilience, and the Future of Rural Maine
WHO:
AARP Maine and Maine Public Health Association
Community members, advocates, and local leaders
WHEN:
Monday, March 30
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/ywaf3bhk
WHERE:
Cobscook Institute
10 Commissary Point Road
Trescott Township, ME 04652
WHY IT MATTERS:
Maine is the oldest state in the nation, and conversations about health, aging, and resilience are increasingly urgent—especially in rural and coastal communities. This event offers local voices a chance to shape the conversation about how Maine can adapt and support people at every stage of life.
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Maine Public Health Association works to advance the health of all people and places in Maine.
AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the 125 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health and financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest-circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit aarp.org, aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPLatino and @AARPadvocates on social media.