An Update from Senator Lawrence Bliss (7th Dist.)

Here are some things that you might find interesting. I hope you will pass them along to others as appropriate.

1.  Unclaimed Property: Every year the State Treasurer releases a list of unclaimed property that belongs to Maine citizens but is being held by the state. I’ve been reviewing that list, and have found a number of folks in our area who have money coming. In the next few days, I’ll be calling to let you know that you are “one the list,” and I’ll tell you how to claim that property.

2.  Foreclosure Prevention Workshop: The Maine Housing Counselor Network, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Maine State Housing Authority are sponsoring a FREE workshop on Saturday, February 28th at the Augusta Armory (179 Western Avenue, Augusta). The workshop will REPEAT every hour from 11am to 3pm. If you are behind on your mortgage payments, or worried about your next house payment, or are considering bankruptcy to avoid foreclosure, this workshop is for you. Call Kim Moulton at 859-1637 with questions.

3.  Tax Preparation Assistance: If your earnings for 2008 were $50,000 or less, you can get FREE tax preparation assistance. The United Way of Greater Portland is working with AARP, Casey Family Services, Consumer Credit, KeyBank, Pine Tree Legal Assistance, the Portland Housing Authority, and People’s Regional Opportunity Program to make this possible. When you have all your 2008 tax documents, dial 2-1-1 for the number to make an appointment.

4.  Financially Fit Kids: On March 9th, author Joline Godfrey will speak in USM’s Hannaford Auditorium on “Raising Financially Fit Kids.” Ms. Godfrey has written several books on the subject, and is being presented FREE as a public service event sponsored by the USM Office of the President, Junior Achievement of Maine, and the LL Bean/Lee Surace Colloquium Series. To reserve your FREE seat, visit http://www.usm.maine.edu/~gramlich/godfrey/rsvp.htm .

5.  Getting Ready for College: I’ve gotten two great documents from the National Association for College Admission Counseling. Both are designed to help prepare you and your teen for college. One is designed specifically for parents of Middle School teens, and the other is for parents of High School teens. If you’d like me to email one (or both) to you, just send me an email and let me know.

6.  This list: If you would like to be removed from my “Updates” list, please send me an email and I’ll take you off the list right away. But if you know others who might like to receive this update, please ask them to contact me and I’ll add them for the next mailing.

Please stay in touch! I’m always interested in hearing from folks who live in my legislative district. Please feel free to keep me informed of your views. I can be reached at Lawrence.bliss@gmail.com, or by calling the Democratic Senate office at the State House at 287-1515.

Larry

Senator Lawrence Bliss
Senate District 7 (Cumberland County)
Maine State Legislature

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