Dalinda Carpenter, a widow living on Social Security, said that a man had convinced her that her savings account had been hacked.
Local & State
Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
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Microtransit pilot program launched between Standish and Gorham
The Regional Transportation Program seeks to provide an alternative to public transportation in communities where it would be unsustainable.
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Maine trims emergency heating assistance as COVID-era program runs down
The state Emergency Crisis Intervention Program now caps assistance at $500 amid dwindling pandemic relief funds and administrative strain.
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Progressive groups pour money into Maine referendum campaigns
Money doesn’t guarantee victory, but campaign finance reports filed Monday show that groups opposing voter ID and supporting a red flag law are better positioned to reach and mobilize voters ahead of the election.
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Portland proposes steeper fines for parking violations during snow bans
City staff have also recommended adding or extending parking areas and changing towing penalties. The City Council’s Sustainability & Transportation committee will meet Wednesday night to discuss the proposal.
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Pastry Chef Georgia Macon leaving Prentice Hospitality Group
Macon is the founding pastry chef at Twelve restaurant.
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Police locate human remains in Clinton
A heavy police presence was visible Tuesday outside a home and in a field on Main Street.
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Saco city councilor resigns
Joseph Gunn, Ward 3, resigned from the City Council early this week due to a change in living situation that took him out of the ward.
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Raymond town manager’s resignation polarizes town
Tensions ran high at a Monday emergency town meeting, where some residents sought to recall Select Board members they alleged created a toxic work environment.
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Westbrook files tax lien against Vertical Harvest
The city says Vertical Harvest, an indoor hydroponic farm, owes unpaid taxes. The company says it isn’t running at full capacity yet.