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Vote on forestry, tech advancement bond set for Tuesday

AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine voters go to the polls Tuesday to decide a proposal that would fund advancements in aquaculture, marine technology, forestry and agriculture. The $50 million bond issue calls for the Maine Technology Institute to distribute $45 million in grants for upgrades in those areas. The Small Enterprise Growth Fund would direct the […]

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Supporting library technology

Norway Savings Bank awards the Auburn Public Library a $500 grant to support the its efforts to upgrade technology. The library has more than 55 computers for use by the public, including iPads and Android tablets, to assist with job searches, genealogical research, online coursework, and other activities. Library Director Mamie Anthoine Ney, center, receives […]

Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Lewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills

Cellphones, tablets becoming more popular in SAD 17 elementary school classrooms

OXFORD — For proof of how prolific technology has become over the past 20 years, look no further than an elementary school classroom. Several elementary school principals in SAD 17 have said that a majority of their students own cellphones and bring them to class, some even have electronic reading devices or tablets. Mike Dunn, technology […]

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AARP Maine to lawmakers: Don’t cut seniors’ landlines

AUGUSTA — Worried that the only connection to the outside world for many of Maine’s older citizens could be cut, the Maine chapter of AARP is urging lawmakers to oppose a bill that would deregulate landline phones in 25 cities and towns. The proposed law change before the Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee could […]

Posted inLetters

Language changes confusing

The article about technology changing language (Oct. 25) was right on, but it didn’t go far enough. My virus protection posted on my screen “AVG—Re-launch Browser for Security” so I clicked on it thinking it was important, even though I didn’t understand the usage, and everything changed. I couldn’t get on Google or out of […]

Posted inOxford Hills, River Valley

Summer learning scheduled in RSU 10

DIXFIELD — Classes in Regional School Unit 10 ended this week, but a host of activities are scheduled this summer so students can continue learning. From 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from July 7 to July 30, incoming kindergartners and first-graders can attend events at all elementary schools to practice math, writing, […]

Posted inBusiness

Technology Group holding networking event

LEWISTON — The Maine Technology Users Group is hosting an IT Community Peers and Beers event with a featured presentation, “Technology Recycling for Good,” from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at DaVinci’s Eatery, 150 Mill St., Lewiston. MTUG’s Peers and Beers event is a chance for IT professionals and enthusiasts to network […]

Posted inConnections, The Franklin Journal

Library is hosting Technology Petting Zoo next week

LIVERMORE FALLS — Treat Memorial Library is announcing spring events. A Technology Petting Zoo will be held Tuesday through Saturday, May 6 to 10. E-books and tablets are growing in popularity and devices are widely available. To provide hands-on familiarization and training with e-readers and tablets, the Maine State Library created the Technology Petting Zoo […]