First, you have to know where the deactivation page lies in your account settings. To even see the page, you have to re-enter your password. Then, Facebook makes its final plea: “Are you sure you want to deactivate your account?” The deactivation page displays a mosaic of your friends’ photos, each one accompanied by a […]
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Smartphones and kids … a good mix?
With more teens feeling hopeless and suicidal, Maine schools, kids and parents struggle to deal with a technology that’s changed a generation. As principal of Oxford Elementary School, Tiffany Karnes has seen smartphone users start young. Like 7 years old young. “It would not be unusual to see a first- or second-grader who has a […]
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The good and bad of social media use among student-athletes
Sean Whalen tweets. He’ll tweet about the sports he plays or the New England Patriots or TV shows; and when he’s done, the Madison Area Memorial High School senior and basketball player hops on Facebook, or Instagram or Snapchat. He has a full social media plate. And he understands why many other high school athletes […]
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Age-based employment ads on social media concern Collins
Concerned that social media sites are fostering age discrimination by allowing companies to target employment advertisements to younger users, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins is seeking answers from Facebook, Google and LinkedIn about what they are doing to prevent bias against older workers. In a joint letter with U.S. Sen. Robert Casey, D-Penn., the Maine Republican […]
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Online threat from Kentucky closes Maranacook middle and high schools
READFIELD — Classes and activities at Maranacook Community Middle and High School were canceled Tuesday because of an anonymous threat on social media, according to the Regional School Unit 38 Facebook page. The elementary schools in the district are open. “Due to a concern for campus safety, there will not be school today, November 28 […]
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Lewiston superintendent speaks out on recent student suicide
LEWISTON — School Superintendent Bill Webster expressed to the School Committee on Monday his sadness for the recent death of a middle school student. “As has been reported, Anie (Graham) left the school with her parents, identified at risk. They went to her medical provider, then after that went to the hospital, and with that […]
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Justin Chenette wants public hearing on how state police monitors social media
PORTLAND — The Maine State Police should explain whether it is using social media to monitor what the public says online, according to a state representative who is calling for a public hearing. A member of the state legislative committee that oversees law enforcement said he could not recall the state police briefing him on […]
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Fraud Watch: Don’t share too much on social media
If you use Facebook or any social media sites to connect with friends and family, be careful what you post, as well as how much personal information you are sharing, AARP FraudWatch Network cautions. Scammers troll social media sites so they can “profile” their potential victims. For example, if they know the names of your […]
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Community Concepts offering workshop
BETHEL — Community Concepts Finance Corp. is offering a marketing workshop from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 5, at the Bethel Inn Resort, 21 Broad St. Linda Varrell, founder and president of Broadreach Public Relations, will provide an in-depth look at creating content on social media such as Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook. […]
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Chamber to host promotion workshop
LEWISTON — The Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce will host a Brown Bag Discussion, Using Social Media to Promote Your Business or Cause, from noon to 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the chamber. Those attending will gain tips on how to use social media to promote their businesses or causes. The presenter, Denise Scammon, […]