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If It Sounds Too Good To Be True, It Probaby Is

Cindy Campbell — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 12:40:43 +0000

"Congratulations, you've won a vacation! (from a company you've never heard of) We're giving you this vacation but you have to pay port fees, dock fees, and handling costs up front. Just give us your credit card number." These are all warning signs that you're about to be scammed. The Attorney General's office is warning Mainers to watch out for scams and don't fall victim.

Salvation Army Offers Way to Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Cindy Campbell — Thu, 30 May 2013 19:53:57 +0000

Residents of Oklahoma are struggling to recover from devastating tornadoes earlier this month that killed 24 people and damaged thousands of homes. Mainers want to help, but it’s hard to know who to trust with our donations, ensuring that the money will get where it’s needed most. So the Bangor Salvation Army has a solution. [...]

Kmart's Big Gas Savings Commercial (Video)

Cindy Campbell — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:54:21 +0000

The folks at Kmart are at it again, using a play on words to get their point across. And it’s hilarious! Big Gas Savings…..say that fast. Yep. That’s what the commercial is about! Last time, Kmart shocked and delighted with a commercial full of people saying “Ship my pants.” Say it fast….and it will make [...]

Do You Need Monster Insurance?

Cindy Campbell — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:57:20 +0000

I probably found this article in Yahoo! interesting partly because I'm reading the "Twilight" series. Monsters have become part of my day. But I never thought of getting insurance! Did you know that you can buy insurance to protect you in case the Loch Ness Monster decides to take a piece out of you? You can!

The 'Grand May Day Pay Day' Gives You Cash!

JR Mitchell — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:33:51 +0000

Gass Horse Supply & Western Wear Too in Orono and Maine’s Country Station, Q-106.5 wants you to WIN CASH with our ‘Grand May Day Pay Day!’ Listen every weekday in May to WIN CASH! Every weekday in May, there will be two chances to win One Thousand Dollars! When you hear the contest Q-2-CALL be [...]

Tiny Houses (Video)

Cindy Campbell — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:11:27 +0000

There’s a new trend on the housing market…Tiny houses! And we’re talking really tiny….much less than 1,000 square feet. Many people are finding it a great way to cut costs and simplify their lives. I have to admit, it would be nice to have such a small space to clean….but would it get claustrophobic? Yahoo! [...]

Now That's A Work Ethic!

Susan Patten — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:42:27 +0000

He hopes the notoriety from winning the lottery will help him get a job. James Lovell is an un-employed truck driver who really doesn’t need to work any more after purchasing a two-million dollar winner in the Powerball lottery this weekend. He bought the ticket at the Canaan Superette where’s he a regular customer. In [...]

Stretch Your Dollar Day

Cindy Campbell — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:16:03 +0000

Learn how to stretch your dollar, get your taxes done, and talk to trained Asset Coaches this Saturday in Bangor! Several Bangor organizations are joining together to help you learn how to better manage your money and stretch your dollar. A coalition of local community partners including Eastern Maine Development Corporation, Eastern Maine Cash Coalition, [...]

Follow the Money! A New State Website Now Makes It A Little Easier

Susan Patten — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:16:42 +0000

In the name of greater transparency Mainer’s have a new website to check out to follow the state’s handling of your tax dollars. Through the new Maine Open Checkbook website, individuals will initially be able to research the details of state expenditures, including vendor payments and employee compensation. Next year the State plans to expand [...]

Safely Thawing Frozen Pipes

Cindy Campbell — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:29:50 +0000

We had a news report this week about a home that burned because a man was trying to thaw frozen pipes. It happens a lot this time of year. So I did some research on how to prevent the problem, and how to deal with it when it happens. The American Red Cross has [...]