The men are accused of posing as door-to-door home repair workers and pressuring the woman into writing a $2,600 check they then cashed at a local bank.
David Hench
Caroline Glassman, Maine women’s legal pioneer, dies at 90
Glassman’s intellect and tenacity helped her become the first woman on Maine’s highest court.
Maine considers study commission on hazardous materials transport
As searchers and investigators sifted through the rubble of the deadly fire that erupted when a train hauling oil derailed in Lac-Megantic, Quebec, Maine officials are looking at whether a similar disaster could happen here and how prepared emergency responders would be if it did.
Signs of a criminal act in Canada train explosion
Investigators consider that and other possible causes of a train crash that left at least 15 dead and dozens missing.
Body believed to be missing Portland musician
Michael Allen, who also worked on lobster boats, had been reported missing Monday.
Train company averages two crashes per year
As confirmed deaths reach 13 in the small Canadian town, investigators look into whether a fire an hour before the explosions may have played a role.
Brunswick woman rescued from rising tide in Harpswell
Theresa Desjardins, 45, had been hiking behind the Harpswell town office with her 15-year-old son when they became separated. He was able to find his way out and called for help.
After high-profile career with FBI, Mainer retires
Peter Bickmore, who led the domestic terrorism unit, kept ties to his home state.
Two Maine boat explosions injure 3 people
Gas fumes igniting are blamed for one off East End Beach in Portland and another on the Kennebec River.
Brakes may have malfunctioned in fatal Bangor parade crash
Officials continue their investigation into a fatal accident during the city’s Fourth of July parade.