State and federal maps offer little more than a vague impression of where high-speed internet exists and where it does not.
2021
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News
Franklin County’s high-speed internet question — will residents pay to bring service to town?
Carthage, Weld, Temple, Wilton and Perkins and Washington townships face that question at town meetings over the next several months. All six need to agree to make a proposed $10 million project a go.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Cal Thomas: Now come the taxes
Anytime is a bad time to raise taxes, but raising them while people are still struggling with the consequences of government shutdowns is immoral.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, bPlus, Lewiston-Auburn
You can’t kill rock ‘n’ roll: Area musicians stream, practice and hang on to get through the pandemic
The ‘new normal’ was starting to take shape after COVID-19 struck, and as Toby McAllister played his guitar that night, it felt like the end of something, and maybe like the beginning of something else.
Posted inbPlus, Franklin, News
Face Time: Kayte Rackliffe — Making wood products to meet her needs
The Wilton mom plans to share her talent with her children.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, bPlus, Mark LaFlamme
Talk of the Town: Spring any which way you want
Time to change OK, mea culpa. I’ve learned my lesson and my shame is great. No more joking about that spring forward, fall back business. A couple people wrote in to scold me for getting it backward, in spite of the fact that I’ve been running that gag for years. The irony is that I […]
Posted inbPlus
In a Word: The lengths we go to describe size and distance
Whether or not a yard was originally the length of King Henry I’s arm, as we all know these days it consists of 36 inches, or three feet.
Posted inMaine, News
Maple celebrations return in some states, with precautions
It’s been a slow start to maple syrup season in Maine, but producers are starting to ramp up production of the sweet maple treat.
Posted inBusiness, Perspective
Automakers embrace electric vehicles. But what about buyers?
From small SUVs to giant pickup trucks, automakers plan to roll out 22 new electric vehicles in the U.S. this year
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Virtual Seed Swap to be held March 28
CLINTON — A Virtual Seed Swap, hosted by Heron Breen of Fedco Seeds, will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 28. Maine Organic Farmers and Gardiners Association wants those who want to plant a garden to have the seed and supplies they need. People short on seeds or who have more than they need […]