The scam is among a variety of Jamaica-based telephone scams that have victimized senior citizens in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
2013
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
RSU 5 board sends $17M Freeport High School renovation to June referendum
FREEPORT — The Regional School Unit 5 Board of Directors voted 9-2 Wednesday night to send a proposed $16.9 million Freeport High School expansion to a June referendum. “The reality is this is a community school and it’s the center of our community in many, many ways,” Board Chairman Nelson Larkins said before the panel […]
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Tar sands protest in South Portland
Fryeburg resident Nickie Sekena, left, her son Luke Sekena-Flanders and Porter resident Doug Bowen were among about two dozen people Wednesday protesting the proposed flow of Canadian oil extracted from tar sands into South Portland. The demonstration organized by 350Maine at the headquarters of Portland Pipe Line Corp. on Hill Street opposed a reversal in […]
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Portland handyman testifies in own defense
Daniel Tucci blames health problems for his inconsistent work. The Attorney General’s Office says he bilked Mainers out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Posted inNews, Politics
Cutler signals Blaine House run
His campaign committee filing means that Eliot Cutler can now raise money for a potential bid.
Posted inNews, Politics
Sen. Collins widely backed by voters, poll shows
At least 60 percent of Maine independents, Republicans and even Democrats approve.
Posted inLife & Culture, News
Festival aims to be ‘Woodstock for beer geeks’
The event on June 21 and 22 is expected to draw all the big names in the craft beer industry to Portland. Beer geeks get to rub shoulders with the beer makers themselves at this one.
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Maine man guilty of stealing VA benefits
Prosecutors say Richard Ramsdell Jr. of Cutler obtained more than $200,000 in benefits by falsely claiming to be unemployed and unable to work because of his back and mental condition.
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Highest court halts secret Kennebunk jury selection
Justices side with the newspaper and order the prostitution case screenings opened to the public.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth schools weather state curtailment, hope for better forecasts
CAPE ELIZABETH — School officials say the department will be able to offset state curtailments announced late last month using contingency funds and savings from last year. But future cuts and unexpected expenses loom ahead of the annual budget presentation next month. Gov. Paul LePage laid out a plan to reduce spending by $35.5 million, […]