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Trial begins for Maine woman accused of felony welfare fraud

The trial of Jodi Theriault, who is accused of improperly obtaining over $10,000 in SNAP and Maine Care benefits, is underway in Cumberland County Superior Court.

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What happened The trial of Jodi Theriault, who is accused of improperly obtaining over $10,000 in SNAP and Maine Care benefits, is underway in Cumberland County Superior Court.
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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Oct 27, 6:11 PM

Trial begins for Maine woman accused of felony welfare fraud

The trial of Jodi Theriault, who is accused of improperly obtaining over $10,000 in SNAP and Maine Care benefits, is underway in Cumberland County Superior Court.

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Oct 27, 6:11 PM: WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME) joined the source map.

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