Regulating the Internet as a public utility could make it easier for more broadband providers to gain access to Maine’s telecom infrastructure, such as telephone poles.
February 2015
Posted inMaine, News
Portland halted fire inspections of apartments a year ago
The fire chief cites other safety priorities, even though guidelines call for annual visits. The public was not told about the program’s suspension, but city officials deny concealing it.
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Posted inNews, Politics
LePage to hold ‘town hall’ meeting in Westbrook on budget
The forum is the first of several public appearances planned by the Republican governor as he advocates for the ambitious budget.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
LePage says dropping methadone coverage is sound, but doctors disagree
Medical authorities and recovering addicts say science is on their side: Some users need methadone.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
LePage’s ‘prosperity’ theme common among Republican governors
Maine’s governor and leaders in other states appear to be following a similar playbook: End the income tax, increase other levies and the economy will boom.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
House Democrats buck Netanyahu speech
In a sometimes heated meeting, they express anger to Israel’s ambassador about the acceptance of a Republican invitation that breaks protocol with President Obama.
Posted inBusiness
Briefcase: GM profits, Sony tallies hack costs, service firms expand
Even with recalls, GM’s 2014 profit hits $2.8 billion If it weren’t for the recalls, 2014 would have been a stellar year for General Motors. Even with $2.8 billion in pretax costs to fix more than 42 million recalled vehicles worldwide and $400 million set aside for death and injury claims, GM still managed to […]
Posted inBusiness
S&P drops as European Central Bank lifts Greek debt waiver
A financial strategists says “This is the ECB turning the screws, not going to let Greek banks die, but the clock is ticking.”
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, Politics
Republicans to float health care tax credits
A proposed plan would give lower-income people a tax break to help them afford health insurance.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Several local athletes select schools on signing day
Thornton Academy’s Kevin Barrett is going to Dartmouth, and Tori Daigle is headed to Merrimack.