Ali Mohammed Ali Abdullah told immigration officials he had come to Maine hoping to find work.
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How to avoid scams, according to Maine fraud experts
If an online message seems suspicious, or triggers a strong emotional response, pause and verify what you can before responding.
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Posted inCommunity, News, Times Record
Topsham residents to vote on budget with 5% town tax hike at town meeting
Taken together, the town, school and county budgets will result in a more than 9% tax increase for Topsham residents.
Posted inMaine
Longtime former Cumberland County DA enters the race — sort of
Stephanie Anderson served as district attorney for 28 years before stepping down in 2018. She says she’ll drop out of the race if the incumbent, Jacqueline Sartoris, loses the primary.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Sister offered a home to troubled teen before Chelsea double homicide
The woman testified in the second day of a hearing at the Capital Judicial Center to determine whether the boy will be tried as an adult.
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
District talks shift toward building new Harpswell Community School
3 of SAD 75’s 5 elementary schools are at least 70 years old, including the one in Harpswell.
Posted inCommunity, Cops & Courts, News
Sanford man accused of sexually assaulting child arrested after yearslong investigation
The York County Sheriff’s Office said it began investigating 33-year-old Cody Smart in 2021, but that he failed to appear in court and was wanted on a warrant.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
How ranked-choice voting will factor into the Maine governor primaries
Both the Democratic and Republican sides feature wide-open races ahead of the June 9 primaries. Ranked-choice voting will likely decide the winners.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Tariff refunds won’t benefit many Maine businesses, consumers
Importers that do get refunds say they have no apparent way to reimburse consumers for tariff costs passed along to them.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Democrats to spend more than $8M to hold Jared Golden’s Maine seat
Democrats have held the seat since 2018, but the district has voted for Donald Trump 3 times. Republicans are spending big, too.