In Litchfield, a town with approximately 3,600, there are 239 households without access to reliable high-speed internet, and town officials say the new arrangement will get ‘unserved households served quickly.’
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Fed will tighten credit faster, expects to raise interest rates 3 times in the coming year
In an abrupt policy shift, the Fed announced Wednesday that it will shrink its monthly bond purchases at twice the pace it previously announced.
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Posted inHealth, Nation / World, News
U.S. faces a double virus surge as omicron advances, delta rages
Health officials call on Americans to get vaccinated, get their booster shots, wear masks indoors and get tested before traveling and before holiday gatherings.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Gov. Mills nominates attorney from Yarmouth as next public advocate
William Harwood is an attorney with broad experience working on utility issues and currently serves as the senior adviser for regulatory affairs in the governor’s energy office.
Posted inSports, Swimming, Varsity Maine
2021-22 swimming preview capsules
A team-by-team glance at the Sun Journal’s coverage area.
Posted inSports, Swimming, Varsity Maine
Swimming preview: Edward Little/Leavitt ready to start first cooperative season with a splash
Edward Little nearly won the KVACs in February. The team now looks to be a top program in the KVACs again this season by forming a co-op with Leavitt.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
New York City to fine businesses $1,000 for defying vaccine mandate
The city will also apply escalating penalties thereafter if violations persist.
Posted inNews
Senate passes defense bill with potential benefits for BIW
The annual national defense act authorizes three new Navy warships that Bath Iron Works could bid on.
Posted inNation / World
Derek Chauvin pleads guilty to federal charge in George Floyd’s killing
Since a federal sentence will run at the same time as his state sentence, he will likely spend 21 years in prison.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Horizon Organic to extend Maine, other Northeastern milk contracts 6 months
Maine Gov. Janet Mills called the company’s offer a “modest but welcome development.”