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New Phone Scam Asks Seniors for Medicare Number

Cindy Campbell — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:20:05 +0000

A new scam targeting seniors claims to be from an employee of the Eastern Area Agency on Aging. In a press release today, the local senior advocate group says it’s a scam and has nothing to do with their organization. A local senior reported to the agency that the person who called asked about her [...]

Spaghetti Lunch and Auction to Benefit the Family of Larry Bennett

Cindy Campbell — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:46:20 +0000

You’re invited to join friends and family of local musician Larry Bennett, Jr. this Saturday for spaghetti lunch, silent auction, and lots of live music! Larry passed away of a heart attack while battling Esophageal cancer in December. Proceeds from the fundraiser on Saturday will help Larry’s family pay his medical expenses. The [...]

Yard Sales – How to Get the Most Out of Your Excursion

Cindy Campbell — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:46:52 +0000

Do you love going to yard sales? I'm not sure if it should be considered a sport or an obsession (or both!), but plenty of people spend their weekends cruising through unfamiliar neighborhoods, looking for bargains on other people's used goods. Here a few tips to help you get the most out of a day of yard sales!

'Closet Alcoholism' is A Growing & Serious Problem

JR Mitchell — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:31:45 +0000

It can be very difficult to recognize the signs of an alcoholic, especially if they've gone to great lengths to cover it up. Often referred to as “closet alcoholics”, the signs of a closet alcoholics can be much more difficult to notice. While it seems like the signs of an alcoholic or drug addict are obvious, many people can live with, or date someone without ever realizing they have a drinking problem.

Brewer Police Search for Big Apple Robbery Suspect {Update with Video}

Susan Patten — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:11:57 +0000

Brewer police have provided this short surveillance video from the store this morning saying this is a person of interest in this morning’s robbery of the Big Apple store. Sgt. Anthony Pinette says a male entered the store this morning, confronted the store clerk and took off with an undisclosed amount of money. No weapon [...]

Got Power? Emergency Resolve on EMP Threat Becomes Law

Susan Patten — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:28:10 +0000

Because the power is on you’re able to read this post. Presumably, you were able to take your morning shower, make coffee and breakfast, and head off to the office, or start your morning routine. Now imagine accomplishing all that with out power. Our electrical infrastructure is aging, vulnerable, and under constant assault, and when [...]

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.

Don't Drink and Drive Commercial That Will Make You Jump! (Video)

Cindy Campbell — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:59:02 +0000

I didn't realize, when I clicked on this video, that it was a "Don't Drink and Drive" commercial. I though it was another of those "scare the heck out of you" foreign prank shows. I'm pretty sure if any of these men had been drinking, they probably sobered up pretty quickly after this!

The Leo Burnett Group is a worldwide advertising agency and they came up with and produced this startling spot

Bar Harbor Getaway Among Auction Items at Jessi Mallory Benefit

Cindy Campbell — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 23:39:37 +0000

A benefit concert is being held this Sunday for local musician Jessi Mallory. The singer/songwriter/Elvis Impersonator has been undergoing treatment for cancer. Along with music provided by some of the best local bands, a silent auction will feature awesome items up for bid! The Bar Harbor Getaway raffle pictured above is one of the [...]

Thanks for the Memories; Bangor Civic Center Will Soon Be a Parking Lot [VIDEO]

Susan Patten — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:08:04 +0000

[onescreen item="5080913"] It was almost surreal watching the heavy machinery tear away pieces of the brick and steel today of what once was the Bangor Civic Center. All of my memories of time spent in the building came flooding back as I watched Cianbro construction employees, garbed up in protective gear, as they removed portions [...]