Category: Feature

Proposed York County Budget Increase is 13%

By Tammy Wells, York County Government The York County government general fund budget for the fiscal year that begins July is proposed at $28.44 million, a $3.27 million increase over this year’s spending plan, or about 13 percent. According to County Manager Greg Zinser, the increase is primarily due to rising personnel and utility costs. In addition, skyrocketing municipal valuations set by the state are shifting the tax burden among the county’s cities and towns. “Some of the valuations have…

Scam Alert

An example of a new imposter email trying to lure potential Social Security retirement applicants to a fraudulent site. Photo: Social Security Administration Don’t Fall for New Social Security Scam Press Release The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently warned of a new scam tactic where cyber criminals are using fake e-mails to lure potential retirement applicants to a fraudulent website to apply for benefits. The email appears to be from SSA with the subject line “Claim Benefits!” and states “Important:…

SRTC Nursing Students Find Their Calling at Pinnacle Health and Rehab

A few SRTC Certified Nursing Assistants are working at Pinnacle Health and Rehab in Sanford Photo: Sanford School Department By Sam Bonsey, Sanford Schools Communications Coordinator In an innovative partnership between Sanford Regional Technical Center Health Occupations Program and Pinnacle Nursing Home, student Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are gaining hands-on experience while bringing fresh energy to local healthcare. The program has expanded from four to six student positions this year due to high performance. "These are the best students that…

Unexpected Package Warning

Beware of brushing Scams. They work like this. You receive an unexpected package from Amazon or another company with an item you didn’t order. The package will have your address but not your name. However, it will include a QR code that you’re asked to scan to find out who sent the gift. Don’t scan it! If you do, the information from your phone will be sent to scammers who then get access to your personal and financial information through…

E-Z Pass Warning 

The Maine Turnpike Authority (MTA) continues to warn about an E-Z Pass smishing scam. The scam involves fraudulent text messages that resemble their website. The message falsely claims there’s unpaid tolls from a recent trip and threatens an additional fee if the balance is not settled promptly.  It provides a link to respond.    The MTA has confirmed that these messages are NOT legitimate. The Maine Turnpike Authority does not use text messages or emails to collect toll payments.  Instead, any…