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The ins and outs of using gift cards safely
By Russ Van Arsdale, executive director, Northeast CONTACT on Dec. 24, 2011, at 1:13 p.m.
Oops. There you were, about to head home on Christmas Eve, thinking you had all your shopping done. Then you remembered: Aunt Matilda, the toughest challenge on your list. You probably made the choice millions of shoppers did: a gift card. It’s the ideal solution when you feel like you’re ...
CONSUMER FORUM
Investigators looking into unlicensed investment sales
We’ve urged caution in the past when making investments. Now, as the economy remains less than vibrant, some sellers are cutting corners and hoping that their promises of large, quick returns will overpower our common sense. The old adage still applies: if it sounds too good to be true, it ...
CONSUMER FORUM
On Earth Day, think globally, act locally
Earth Day is coming right up, and we’re certain to hear lots of reminders to “Think globally.” Here are some reminders of things savvy consumers can do to “act locally” and help the environment. We’ve urged consumers in the past to be as wise in disposing of their unwanted goods ...
Consumer complaint website available
By Russ van Arsdale, Executive Director, Northeast Contact on Feb. 27, 2011, at 6:11 p.m.
There’s a new online database from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) designed to list consumer complaints and manufacturers’ responses. You may want to check it out . It could be gone before anyone gets to use it. A little background is needed to explain. Until now, CPSC has investigated ...
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Data breach a reminder to watch credit, debit cards
By Russ Van Arsdale, Executive Director, Northeast Contact on Feb. 20, 2011, at 8:48 p.m.
The news last week of another data breach made everyone in Maine who uses credit or debit cards think twice. Surely the several thousand people who made purchases at Day’s Jewelers stores in Maine last November and December were concerned. They were assured that they had done nothing wrong, nor ...
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Old Town football coach steps down
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Orono baseball shuts out archrival Old Town for ninth straight victory
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Small idea launches major project in Hampden
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Gary Allan talks with the BDN leading up to Bangor concert
Mid Coast Actor’s Studio provides new forum for classic plays
Signs lead artist to opportunity
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