Dan Lampariello

Portland

Investigative Reporter at WGME-TV (Portland, ME)

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Scam disguised as generous donation targets animal rescues, including one in Maine

1 week ago | wgme.com | Dan Lampariello

Susan Gayle, who operates Little Paws Big Hearts Pekingese Rescue, points to the fake donation check she received in the mail. (WGME)
Scam disguised as generous donation targets animal rescues, including one in Maine

1 week ago | fox23maine.com | Dan Lampariello

PORTLAND (WGME) -- A Portland-based animal rescue is warning others to be cautious after nearly falling victim to a sophisticated check scam disguised as a charitable donation. Susan Gayle, founder of Little Paws Big Hearts Pekingese Rescue, has spent years saving dogs in need. The organization relies heavily on donations, with costs ranging from $200 to $2,000 per animal, depending on medical and care needs. "There's no shortage of animals to be rescued," Gayle said.
Maine lawmaker touts bill to change way school construction projects are funded

1 week ago | fox23maine.com | Dan Lampariello

PORTLAND (WGME) – The way school construction projects across Maine are funded could change if one lawmaker has her way. She says that change is crucial to address Maine’s aging school buildings. Many of Maine’s schools were built in the 1950s and 1960s and are now struggling to meet basic health, safety and educational standards. Now a Democratic lawmaker says her bill will help Maine communities keep pace with the growing need.
Maine lawmaker touts bill to change way school construction projects are funded

1 week ago | wgme.com | Dan Lampariello

PORTLAND (WGME) – The way school construction projects across Maine are funded could change if one lawmaker has her way. She says that change is crucial to address Maine’s aging school buildings. Many of Maine’s schools were built in the 1950s and 1960s and are now struggling to meet basic health, safety and educational standards. Now a Democratic lawmaker says her bill will help Maine communities keep pace with the growing need.
Maine lawmaker touts bill to change way school construction projects are funded

1 week ago | fox23maine.com | Dan Lampariello

PORTLAND (WGME) – The way school construction projects across Maine are funded could change if one lawmaker has her way. She says that change is crucial to address Maine’s aging school buildings. Many of Maine’s schools were built in the 1950s and 1960s and are now struggling to meet basic health, safety and educational standards. Now a Democratic lawmaker says her bill will help Maine communities keep pace with the growing need.
Bill to license Maine home contractors advances along party lines

2 weeks ago | wgme.com | Dan Lampariello

AUGUSTA (WGME) -- A bill that would establish a licensing system for general home contractors in Maine is heading to the full Legislature after a divided committee vote. On Tuesday, lawmakers on the Housing and Economic Development Committee voted along party lines to advance the bill, with Democrats pushing it forward in its current form and Republicans opposing it—calling instead for a working group to clarify the scope and structure of the proposed program.
Bill to license Maine home contractors advances along party lines

2 weeks ago | fox23maine.com | Dan Lampariello

AUGUSTA (WGME) -- A bill that would establish a licensing system for general home contractors in Maine is heading to the full Legislature after a divided committee vote. On Tuesday, lawmakers on the Housing and Economic Development Committee voted along party lines to advance the bill, with Democrats pushing it forward in its current form and Republicans opposing it, calling instead for a working group to clarify the scope and structure of the proposed program.
Saco woman finally freed from timeshare amid husband's health struggles

2 weeks ago | fox23maine.com | Dan Lampariello

Barbara Labbe says she's been fighting to get out of a timeshare contract for months after her husbands Alzheimer's diagnosis has made it impossible to travel (WGME)
I-Team Update: Saco woman finally freed from timeshare amid husband's health struggles

2 weeks ago | wgme.com | Dan Lampariello

SACO (WGME) -- A Saco woman who has been trying to get out of a Florida timeshare amid her husband's battle with Alzheimer's disease is finally free from the contract—after the CBS13 I-Team stepped in. Barbara Labbe first shared her story with the CBS13 I-Team earlier this month, explaining how she and her husband Richard had enjoyed years of family vacations at their timeshare near Disney World, managed by Vacation Village Resorts.
Are minimum usage fees for propane legal under Maine law?

2 weeks ago | wgme.com | Dan Lampariello

The warmer temperatures should mean your fuel bills will be going down. But for one Mainer, not using enough propane over the past few months has them paying more. Terry asked the CBS13 I-Team:"We were recently charged a 'minimum usage' fee by our propane provider. We use very little propane as all we have it for is our kitchen stove. We are also seasonal and not here in the winter, so we only reorder every couple years.