The smishing scheme is nearly identical to one that the secretary of state’s office debunked last year.
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Poppy’s Redemption begins construction on new site in Livermore
Poppy’s has started building a new redemption center at 1885 Federal Road in Livermore following its relocation from Jay.
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Maine native Emily Fischnaller in luge medal contention at 2026 Olympics
Fischnaller is competing in her third Winter Games in the singles luge.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Politics
Gov. Mills, Dr. Oz spar over Maine Medicaid investigations
The Trump administration is pointing to a January report that outlined potential improper payments for autism support services, but Maine leaders say that report did not find or allege fraud.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Rumford Falls Times
$3M federal grant to help build child care, community center in Rumford
Child care services are vital for community to grow, Town Manager George O’Keefe said.
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Protesters, supporters rally outside Bath Iron Works ahead of Pete Hegseth’s visit
Hundreds of people gathered near the U.S. Navy shipbuilder’s facilities ahead of a visit by President Trump’s defense secretary Monday afternoon.
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Lewiston extends smoking ban to several more streets
Lewiston city councilors voted 6-1 to expand a ban on using tobacco-derived products on streets that pass Central Maine Medical Center, Bates College, St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center and more area businesses.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Rumford Falls Times
Special town meeting in Dixfield moved to Feb. 23
Voters will decide on the property Naming and Numbering Ordinance and a request for funds for a historical society project.
Posted inCommunity, Local & State, Outdoors, Sports, The Bethel Citizen, The Franklin Journal, The Maine Forecast, The Rangeley Highlander
Rangeley’s pond hockey tourney draws friends and family in Maine and beyond
Pond hockey festival blends rivalry, reunion and subzero temperatures.
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Do nearly half of Mainers have a gun in their home? | Fact brief
According to Gallup polling, 44% of U.S. adults say they live in a household with at least 1 gun.