Weak or nonexistent internet connectivity, a longstanding problem in rural Maine, has been exacerbated during the pandemic as workers, businesses, students and families struggle to stay connected.
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Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
University trustees approve 580-bed residence hall, student center for USM
The $99.4 million project is one of several housing initiatives aimed at bringing nearly 1,000 residence hall beds to campuses in Portland, Presque Isle and Farmington by 2023.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine pandemic relief loan recipients grow to 8,500 in latest round
The federal program offers a lifeline to small employers struggling amid the pandemic-triggered economic recession.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Former CMP executive among Texas power grid board members who resigned
Maine resident Raymond Hepper is 1 of 5 board members of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas who resigned Wednesday following a week of massive power outages.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Mr. and Miss Maine Basketball: Oxford Hills’ Cassidy Dumont and Leavitt’s Wyatt Hathaway named semifinalists
The winners will be announced at a virtual awards ceremony on March 19.
Posted inNation / World, News
Former aide says Cuomo kissed her, suggested strip poker
A spokesperson for the New York governor denies the allegations as calls grow for an investigation.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Biden’s choice for budget chief faces new hurdles in Congress
Two Senate panels slated to take up the nomination of Neera Tanden, a policy expert who has been criticized for her past tweets that criticized lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, postpone meetings.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Critics question a proposed ‘right to food’ amendment
Maine lawmakers are weighing arguments about a resolution that would add a ‘right to food’ to the state constitution.
Posted inEncore
Food for Thought program features Susan Poulin
How Ida Changed My Life: The Power of an Alter Ego
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation / World, News
U.S. drops charges of drunken and reckless driving against Springsteen
The government says the rocker’s blood-alcohol level was so low that it didn’t warrant the charges, but he pleads guilty to consuming alcohol in a closed area.