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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Posted inMaine, News
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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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Maine Crime, News
West Paris man charged with drug trafficking, assault after attack on 2 police officers
Police arrested Heith Bernard after officers were called to a disturbance Oct. 15 at Dollar General in South Paris.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County supports study of regional jail with Androscoggin, Oxford counties
The 5-0 vote calls for the counties to hire a consultant to see if a regional corrections facility makes sense.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Man wanted on 8 warrants arrested after 12-hour standoff in Norway
Patrick McInnis was taken into custody early Wednesday morning after refusing to leave the Main Street home he formerly owned.
Posted inMaine, News, Sports
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.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Livermore Falls to ask all taxpayers to help fund Route 17 sewer line replacement
The town is breaking with tradition and proposing all taxpayers, not just sewer line users, help fund a $2.35 million bond to pay for needed upgrades.
Posted inCommunity, Maine
A dusty day, water power plans, health insurance woes
A look back in the Sun Journal archives on this day, Oct. 22
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation / World, News, Politics
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.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, Religion & Values, Rumford Falls Times
New pastor brings midwestern charm to Dixfield Church on the Hill
An open house reception will be held Oct. 26 to welcome pastor Matt Andrews and his wife, Kristi.