1685 Congress Street
Portland, ME 04102
Phone: 1-866-554-5380 (toll-free)
Fax: 1-207-775-5727
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Rate cut – As part of its takeover of Verizon’s Maine operations, FairPoint Communications will settle a longstanding rate dispute that will lower most consumers’ monthly phone bills by $4. The rate cut should take effect starting with August bills. Lawsuits brought by AARP and the state Office of Public Advocate in 2001 and 2003 forced the Public Utilities Commission to reexamine Verizon’s rates. As part of its takeover, FairPoint agreed to settle the case with a rate reduction of $18 million a year. In addition, FairPoint will not raise rates for basic service for five years and will expand broadband coverage. To learn more about the issue, go to www.aarp.org/me and click on “Read the Latest Maine News.”
Bank on it – Having cosponsored a successful event last fall to help investors guard against fraud, AARP Maine and the Maine Securities Commission are laying plans to repeat the popular conference later this year. In the meantime, AARP Maine is encouraging members to do a little homework by using AARP resources in print and online. For tips on how to avoid investment scams, visit www.aarp.org/investmentfraud. To order the free brochure “Smart Investing,” call 1-888-687-2277 toll free and ask for stock code D18528. Details for the 2008 safe investing conference will be posted at www.aarp.org/me later this year.
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