A Central Maine Power spokesperson said the aggressive tactics of scammers include going door-to-door to try to get money from customers.
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Fort Kent woman sues Jehovah’s Witnesses, alleging child sex abuse
Shannon Simendinger, 45, previously testified against one religious leader in a criminal trial 2 years ago. He was found guilty of sexual assault.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Doctors testify about infant’s injuries in Buckfield father’s murder trial in Auburn
Trevor Averill is accused in the July 2020 death of 2-month-old daughter Harper Averill.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine cities, nonprofits ask lawmakers to reject proposed limit on housing assistance
Lawmakers are told that a proposal to limit General Assistance housing support would put hundreds of families at risk of eviction.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Lawmakers criticize state official for withholding annual cannabis report
The annual report was due a year ago and never submitted to lawmakers, one of whom has asked for an investigation.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine’s ACA enrollment up slightly for 2025
Enrollment for 2025 increased 3% to 64,678 people, which is far below the peak enrollment of 84,059 in 2016.
Posted inMaine, News
Northern Light to suspend birthing services in Waterville
Birthing services will not be available starting March 1 at Northern Light Inland Hospital and Northern Light Women’s Health.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, Politics
Why Susan Collins said ‘no’ to Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
She was 1 of 2 Republican senators to break ranks and oppose Trump’s nominee Thursday, but it didn’t stop Hegseth’s nomination or eventual confirmation.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
A federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s executive order redefining birthright citizenship
The temporary restraining order sought by Arizona, Illinois, Oregon and Washington was the first to get a hearing before a judge and applies nationally.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Collins votes no, but Hegseth nomination advances in Senate
Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Collins broke ranks with President Trump and his allies who have mounted an extensive public campaign to push Hegseth toward confirmation.