Category Archives: News

Join Piper Shores for the 11th Annual Summer Solstice Resident Art Show

May 16th, 2013

Piper Shores’ 11th Annual Summer Solstice Resident Art Show will take place on Saturday, June 22 from 1-4pm in the Great Room and features works from a variety of Piper Shores’ residents including watercolors, oils, photography, quilts, ceramics and more. Continue reading

Kim Goren, SPHR Joins Piper Shores as Human Resources Director

May 15th, 2013

Piper Shores recently hired Kim Goren, SPHR as the new Human Resources Director for Piper Shores. Certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Ms. Goren brings more than 20 years of comprehensive human resources experience in the healthcare industry. Continue reading

Piper Shores Chooses Self-Management

March 20th, 2013

After 12 of years working with an outside management company, Piper Shores has decided to transition to a self-management structure with a Board of Directors, CEO and Leadership Team. The purpose of this transition is to enable the Piper Shores local management team to work more closely with and better serve Piper Shores staff and residents. Continue reading

Piper Shores celebrates the completion of $8 million Master Campus Plan

March 12th, 2013

Piper Shores held a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening of the Founders Room auditorium, fitness center, pool, salon and spa on Saturday, March 9, 2013. Over 300 were in attendance including representatives from Senators Collins’ and Senator King’s offices as well as members of the state legislative delegation. Continue reading

Piper Shores welcomes CEO James Adamowicz

February 17th, 2013

After more than 12 years working with an outside management company, Piper Shores decided to transition to a self-managed structure with a Board of Directors, CEO and Senior Leadership Team. Continue reading

Kathryn Stevens, Piper Shores’ First Employee and Member of Senior Leadership Team, Announces Retirement

January 31st, 2013

After 12 years as Human Resources Director for Piper Shores, Kathryn (Kathy) Stevens has announced her retirement beginning this March. Kathy was Piper Shores’ very first employee, hired in 2001… Continue reading

Piper Shores provides funding support for Scarborough Land Trust renovation project

December 20th, 2012

The donation from Piper Shores will be used to aid in the residing of the Long Barn at Broadturn Farm. Built in the 1890′s it is the largest and oldest of three barns on the property. This project is part of a plan for needed renovations to the Long Barn, which will include a new roof and additional siding. Continue reading

Piper Shores Residents to Host Open House and Guided Tour

August 27th, 2012

The resident ambassadors of Piper Shores, Maine’s first and only lifecare retirement community, will host an open house on Saturday, September 15, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The “insider’s tour” will include guided tours of resident’s independent living cottages and apartments. Continue reading

Making the Move: Tax and Estate Planning Considerations

August 7th, 2012

Changes to federal tax laws that are scheduled to take effect in 2013 make 2012 a particularly opportune year to review estate planning options. The potential repeal of the Bush tax cuts and reduction in the federal estate and gift tax exemption in 2013 offer retirees and others a strong incentive to act now when it comes to selling capital assets or gifting portions of an estate to loved ones. Continue reading

Master Campus Plan Construction Making Great Strides

July 12th, 2012

The fitness center portion of the Master Campus Plan includes 8,226 square feet of new construction, and 451 square feet of renovated space…
The pool area is perhaps the most dramatic renovation, with a 55,000-gallon pool and 8-person hot tub. Continue reading