An unsolicited $2,000 donation was not only too good to be true, it was also a set-up to steal $2,000 in a bait and switch scam.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Oxford Hills
Elected officials and others in Harrison form group to tamp down hostility, increase citizen engagement
As the Harrison Citizens Organization calls for greater government transparency, the group’s own transparency is questioned.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Harrison’s citizens’ group looks to influence town government
At its first meeting Dec. 9, the Town of Harrison Citizens Organization (HCO) voted to establish priorities to individually address during Harrison Select Board meetings, which are held the second Thursday of each month.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Harrison committee pursuing school consolidation alternatives
Harrison could maintain its elementary school while sending older students to other districts on a tuition basis, join a different district, or remain with the Oxford Hills school district.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine lawmakers return to Augusta as session begins
Lawmakers are expected to meet in their respective chambers only one day a week through February, as work slowly ramps up to review hundreds — if not thousands — of bills submitted by lawmakers.
Posted inMaine
Judge sides with Maine religious order in child sexual abuse case
An Oregon woman had filed a lawsuit against the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate alleging she was abused almost 70 years ago by priests in Bucksport and Bar Harbor.
Posted inNews, The Rangeley Highlander
Rangeley board reviews proposed updates to Comprehensive Plan
The goal is to present an updated version of the 2012 plan to voters in June.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
‘Extreme wind’ blows tractor-trailer over on Route 27 in Eustis
Driver Vincent Dumont, 36, of Marston, Quebec, was not injured, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said.