Editor’s Note: This story is part of a special, two-part report is part of a continuing series on poverty in Maine, and the strangling affect poverty has on our communities. We look at how vital broadband accessibility is for our schools, our businesses and our health. The work is being done in cooperation with the […]
2021
Posted inMaine
Controversial power line plan includes fiber optic line through western Maine
State broadband officials hope the proposed hydropower transmission project will boost efforts to bring high-speed internet to unserved areas.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion, Our View
Our View: Many broad promises, without achieving full broadband access
As we look back on decades of campaign promises and administrative wobbling, and on tens of millions of dollars in broadband investment, Maine is behind and getting behinder.
Posted inPerspective
The myth of electric cars: Why we also need to focus on buses and trains
Life cycle assessments of electric vehicles show that they cannot fully eliminate the greenhouse gas emissions of personal travel. We also need bikes, buses and trains to solve our climate problems.
Posted inMaine colleges, National Sports, Sports
Watts scores in OT, Wisconsin wins women’s hockey title
Daryl Watts scored a remarkable goal 3:16 into overtime, giving Wisconsin a record-tying sixth national title with a 2-1 victory over Northeastern in the women’s Frozen Four championship game
Posted inSports
Larson’s late fade opens door for Blaney
Ryan Blaney continues the streak of different winners in the Cup Series, overtaking Kyle Larson in the final 10 laps at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Posted inLocal Sports, Sports
Stefan Owens helps Maine Nordiques defeat New Jersey Titans in a shootout
Owens had the game-winning attempt and also scored in regulation for Maine as the Nordiques have a four-point lead over the Titans for second place in the NAHL East Division.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
College roundup: Bates comeback falls short against Colby in women’s basketball
Both Bates men’s and women’s lacrosse flex muscles in victories at St. Joseph’s.
Posted inLocal Sports, Maine colleges, Sports
Twin City Thunder’s Martin Moioffer commits to Rivier University
Junior hockey notes: Moioffer, who was the Thunder’s first NCDC tender in team history, will be playing Division III hockey in New Hampshire. Also Bowdoin and UNE receive commitments from the NAHL and NCDC, while Thunder forward honored in the MJHL.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
On Baseball: Much looks rosy for the Red Sox now, but doubts remain
Boston’s spring training statistics are promising, but the regular season could provide a reality check for a team that finished in last place in 2020.