Shawn Willette, 43, said people in Maine enticed him to cash forged checks under false identifies in Florida.
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Posted inBusiness, News
Disabled Marine from Turner moving forward one sip of coffee at a time
A former member of the elite Marine Silent Drill Platoon and a veteran of Afghanistan, John Wayne Nelson has overcome a traumatic brain injury to start Deltacom Coffee, with profits going to help veteran groups.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: Helping people stay warm in their homes
WindowDressers, a volunteer-driven, nonprofit organization that builds insulating window inserts for homes in New England, was working in full force this week in Waterville.
Posted inCommunity, Election 2024, Elections, Local Elections, Local Government, News, Politics
New Vineyard receives all 131 requested absentee ballots back
Voting results for the town of New Vineyard.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
President-elect Trump names Susie Wiles as chief of staff, first woman in the post
On the campaign, Wiles was able to do what few others have been able to: help control Trump’s impulses — not by chiding or lecturing, but by earning his respect and showing him he was better off when he followed her advice.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Big Election Day turnout created challenges, but few problems
Despite some polling place lines and counting delays, election officials say it was a smooth election overall.
Posted inMaine, News
Wilton board accepts grant for Police Department
The money will pay for a new laptop, two bulletproof vests, cloud storage and security doors at the Public Safety Building.
Posted inNation & World
Defiant Giuliani says he’s a victim of ‘political persecution’ as he’s told again to give up assets
A federal judge has ordered the former mayor of New York City to quickly surrender cherished assets as part of a $148 million defamation judgment against the former New York City mayor.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News
Pentagon chief presses military to carry out smooth transition and obey all lawful orders
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Austin reminded all members of the military that they swore an oath to support and defend the Constitution – ‘and that is precisely what you will continue to do.’
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
In-state case of EEE detected in Maine for 1st time in nearly a decade
An adult from Penobscot County developed severe eastern equine encephalitis symptoms early last month and remains hospitalized, the Maine CDC says.