Gov. Paul LePage initiated L.D. 1629, An Act to Protect the Elderly from Tax Lien Foreclosures, after Richard and Leonette Sukeforth, an elderly couple from Albion, were foreclosed on and evicted from their home on Lovejoy Pond before the town sold it for $6,500.
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LePage urges taxation committee to back bill to protect elderly from property foreclosure
The governor cited an Albion couple who lost their shorefront home worth $70,000 to $80,000 to foreclosure, after which it was sold for $6,500, a case he called “egregious.”
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Albion man convicted of possessing child porn
Asher Gifford, 55, remains free on bail pending sentencing after he was found guilty of all charges of possession of sexually explicit materials depicting minors under 12.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Albion man on trial over child pornography allegations
Asher Gifford, 55, faces nine counts of possession of sexually explicit materials of depicting children under 12.
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Bill inspired by elderly Albion couple gets committee hearing
L.D. 1629, developed after an Albion couple were evicted from their home, seeks to protect the elderly from tax lien foreclosure.
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Driver, passenger seriously injured in Unity collision
The crash occured at the intersection of Depot Road and Route 220, according to the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Fairfield-based school district seeks state OK to consolidate 3 elementary schools
The School Administrative District 49 board has applied to the Maine Department of Education for new elementary schools in Albion, Clinton and Fairfield, including the possibility of moving students into one new school.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Albion Lions host fifth annual Ice Fishing Derby
The Saturday event included ice fishing demonstrations, raffles and refreshments.
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Elderly man evicted from Albion home becomes governor’s guest at State of the State
Richard Sukeforth, 80, said he is grateful for LePage’s efforts to help the elderly.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Fairfield-based district board applying to replace 3 schools, possibly with new consolidated building
The School Administrative District 49 board of directors will send applications to the Maine Department of Education for new elementary schools in Albion, Clinton and Fairfield.