The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services says the scam attempts to persuade veterans to enroll in a false savings program, soliciting personal and financial information in the process.
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Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
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Long Creek career day gives residents virtual, immersive look at future jobs
The event, held at Maine’s only youth prison, highlighted more than a dozen possible careers.
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It’s NBA showtime for Cooper Flagg. Top pundits say he’s ready
Armed with a versatile game and surrounded by All-Stars and former champions, Flagg makes his debut on basketball’s biggest stage.
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Brunswick to purchase former church for parks and rec facility
Brunswick Parks and Recreation is planning to move its home base from Edwards Field to the 2 Columbus Drive property.
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International flavor featured as Westbrook celebrates National School Lunch Week
The district tries to have one or two international dishes per month to represent its diverse student body.
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Saco considers moratorium on mobile home rent increases
As state laws struggle to regulate the increases, the city of Saco is considering a stay in order to help residents.
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Biddeford City Council race takes off with old, new faces
The Press Herald talked with the candidates about their visions for Biddeford and what they bring to the table.
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Biddeford reaches settlement with former city manager
James Bennett filed a lawsuit against the city in June, alleging the city owed him a large amount of money.
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Graham Platner says he will remove a Nazi-linked tattoo. Bernie is standing by him.
The Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate said he didn’t know the meaning of the skull tattoo, which he got in 2007 while on leave in Croatia during his time in the Marines.
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Westbrook officials decide on new name for Dana Street
Renaming helps pave the way for the permit process for the site’s future housing project.