Hundreds expected to attend Wednesday fundraiser for Barbara Hinckley, who lost life savings in a scam.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Former Gov. Baldacci comes to aid of scammed Auburn woman
John Baldacci is organizing a fundraising dinner to raise money for 95-year-old Barbara Hinckley, who lost all her savings to a con man last summer.
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As Stan Lee’s ex-caregiver is arrested, last year’s videos provide illuminating lens on his elder-abuse case
More than a year ago, videos posted of comics legend Stan Lee in which he assured his many fans that some of his closest personal and professional relationships were “great” and strong caused consternation. Lee did not look and sound well in the clips – which were first posted on entertainment and gossip sites, including […]
Posted inConnections
Elder Abuse Task Force to hold Senior Resource Fair
The 10th annual fair will be held June 19.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Ex-lawmaker who defrauded elderly widows out of $3 million gets 10 years in prison
Robert Kenneth Lindell was sentenced Tuesday in what authorities call one of Maine’s worst cases of elder financial abuse.
Posted inOp-Eds, sj-web
There is no excuse for elder abuse
Friday, June 15, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. By raising awareness of the issue, our goal is to send the message to people dealing with elder abuse that they are not alone, and that our community cares. The Androscoggin County Elder Abuse Task Force is a community partnership dedicated to ending elder abuse, generating […]
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Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15
Elder abuse is an issue that impacts people throughout our communities but too often remains unseen. June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, providing an opportunity to shine some light on an issue that we should all be invested in, and to give some thought about the elders in our lives who may be […]
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Education can help put an end to elder abuse
The Androscoggin Elder Abuse Task Force sponsored an essay contest for local high school seniors in recognition of Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15. Students were invited to submit an 800 word essay on the topic “What is elder abuse and why does it matter to you?” Winners were selected by a committee of […]
Posted inMaine, sj-web
AG Mills calls for stronger laws against elder abuse
AUGUSTA — Maine’s attorney general says the state needs to tighten laws that protect elderly residents from financial exploitation. Attorney General Janet Mills’ Task Force on Financial Crimes Against the Elderly is calling for the changes in a report issued Wednesday. The report says Maine suffers from barriers to the prosecution of people who exploit […]
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Prize scams simply prey upon elderly
It’s nice to think about being suddenly and unexpectedly rich, especially if you’re struggling on a limited income or relying upon Social Security. So, when a Lewiston man got a letter announcing he had won a big prize in a contest, he followed the instructions, sent the company $20 and waited for his prize to […]