Scammers convinced the couple they needed to return money that was supposedly deposited into their account by accident, police said.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
Climate change theater inspires audience in Freeport
Six plays performed outside spoke of oysters, orcas and opportunities to combat climate change.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine doctor heals military special forces members with spine surgeries
Dr. Lynn McGrath of Mercy Hospital volunteers with Return to Duty, which helps active duty or retired special forces members access less-invasive spine surgeries.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Auburn teacher honored for meeting students’ emotional needs: ‘When they have fears, we address them’
Christine Samson has taught in the Auburn school system for 33 years, the past 18 at Sherwood Heights.
Posted inMaine, Mark LaFlamme, News
Skeletal trees, 4 p.m. dark and other cheerful news | Column
Mark LaFlamme’s dreary, cold, biting meditations on the brisk arrival of November.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Outdoors
10 of our favorite photos from Maine this fall
A collection of fall scenes and scenery from Maine Trust photographers
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Roughly 150 workers laid off as Woodland Pulp faces temporary shutdown
The downsizing reflects a global drop in demand for hardwood pulp.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News
Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments
The Supreme Court has granted the Trump administration’s emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP food aid payments amid the government shutdown.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Graham Platner hires progressive advocate as new campaign manager
Ben Chin, deputy director for the Maine People’s Alliance, joins a campaign that has hit some hurdles after a fast start.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Maine House speaker endorses Hannah Pingree in governor’s race
Ryan Fecteau says he is supporting Pingree in a crowded race that also includes several other prominent Democrats.