Scammers convinced the couple they needed to return money that was supposedly deposited into their account by accident, police said.
Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
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, Local & State, 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 inLocal & State, News
Vassalboro resident files complaint alleging sewer district broke public access laws
The Vassalboro Sanitary District’s website hadn’t been updated in months, public records requests have been met with hefty costs and questions from customers often go unanswered amid repeated rate increases.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Waterville couple delivers meals to Mainers who lost SNAP benefits
After her own battles with food insecurity, a Waterville resident is cooking meals for community members in need.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, Outdoors
10 of our favorite photos from Maine this fall
A collection of fall scenes and scenery from Maine Trust photographers
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Roughly 150 workers laid off as Woodland Pulp faces temporary shutdown
The downsizing reflects a global drop in demand for hardwood pulp.
Posted inLocal & State, 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 inAmy Calder, Columns, Local & State, News
Skowhegan shop a boon to public library | Column
For five successful years, the all-volunteer Friends of the Library Shop located downtown has benefited the Skowhegan Free Public Library.
Posted inElections, Local & State, 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.