One scheme involves overpaying for services, asking for a refund of the difference and then withdrawing the original payment, Shenna Bellows said Friday, while the other revolves around annual government forms.
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Taxes to rise nearly 15% in proposed Androscoggin County budget
Commissioners will meet next month to hold a public hearing and finalize the budget.
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Health care options in central Maine dwindle after recent closures
Residents have to navigate long appointment waitlists and look for doctors outside of their communities, as local health providers shutter or have limited availability.
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West Paris to hold public hearing, vote on Agnes Gray school building’s future
The building was closed due to unsafe conditions in February 2024, and the town is considering whether to keep it or sell it.
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Maine groups beating a path to millions in limited trails funding
Maine’s new $30 million trails program has drawn 105 proposals requesting over twice the first-year $7.5 million allocation.
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Is the drought draining your well? What Mainers can do.
Maine state geologist Ryan Gordon answers well water questions as the statewide drought deepens and the number of dry wells increases.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Gov. Janet Mills urges Maine voters to reject Question 1
The state’s top Democrat says the ‘fundamental right to vote is under attack’ because of a proposal to adopt Voter ID and increase restrictions on absentee voting.
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Lewiston Live, grapes in Leeds, Dirigo soccer celebration amongWeek in Photos
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from the past week, Oct 3-9.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
No charges filed in Lewiston shooting Friday morning
Police said the victim was not cooperating with the investigation, and would not tell them how he was shot.
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Maine offers federal workers aid as Trump administration begins mass firings
State-backed loans, unemployment insurance and other benefits are being provided to furloughed federal workers facing the prospect of layoffs as the government shutdown stretches into a second week.