More than 6 percent of drivers on Maine roads were talking on a phone or manipulating a device, according to a 2018 survey of almost 13,600 vehicles
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With recycled phone numbers, you never know who has your number
The many woes of getting someone’s recycled phone number, and tips on dialing down the harassment. There’s a story out of Hollywood in which a rap star named Lil Jon got himself a new cellphone and almost immediately started getting strange calls and text messages. “CONGRATULATIONS ON TEEN VOGUE!” screamed one text message. This was […]
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Franklin County votes to stop funding commissioners cellphones
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Monday to stop funding cellphones for county commissioners as of Dec. 31. Only Chairman Gary McGrane of Jay has a cellphone. Last month’s bill was $12.43 for McGrane’s phone, county Deputy Clerk/Deputy Treasurer Vickie Braley said after the meeting. Department heads will also be asked to review the list […]
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N.H. sting catches drivers using cellphone cameras
CONCORD, N.H. — Michelle Tetreault’s daughter didn’t know what “repent” meant when she spotted a man with a sign around his neck warning “Repent! The end is near!” But she’s plenty sorry now that her mom is facing a $124 traffic ticket for using her cellphone to snap a picture of the man. The two […]
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New cellphone privacy laws go into effect Wednesday
AUGUSTA— Maine law enforcement will have to get search warrants to gather voicemails, text messages or data about someone’s recent location from a cellphone under two new laws that take effect this week. The laws go into effect Wednesday, 90 days after the end of the legislative session in July. Supporters say the measures are […]
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Cellphone data led to Maine mom in abduction
WATERVILLE (AP) — The police chief in Waterville says cellphone data helped law enforcement officers find a woman who allegedly abducted her two young children after losing custody of them. Chief Joseph Massey said Monday that investigators knew 34-year-old BethMarie Retamozzo was headed to New York or to Florida, where she had connections, when she […]
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Schumer: Tracking shoppers through phones invasive
NEW YORK (AP) — Sen. Charles Schumer says federal authorities should regulate the practice of retailers using shoppers’ smartphones to track their movement through a store. Schumer, D-N.Y., said Sunday that the Federal Trade Commission should require that stores let shoppers opt out of being tracked. Several major retailers use technology that allows them to […]