But operator Maine Fiber denies a lack of system connections is limiting access to high-speed Internet, and that it broke federal funding rules on the project.
J. Craig Anderson
J. Craig Anderson is a seasoned business reporter who covers a wide range of topics including banking, finance, real estate, technology and entrepreneurism. Originally from Arizona, Craig graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Arizona journalism school and has gone on to report for a variety of business and consumer publications such as the Business Journal of Phoenix, the Las Vegas Sun and the Arizona Republic. His work has earned him national recognition including Sigma Delta Chi and APA Journalism awards. Craig also served in the Army for four years, working as an intelligence analyst and Arabic linguist for the National Security Agency in Maryland. He currently lives in Freeport.
Cards of more than 5,600 Mainers listed for sale as Target breach grows
The retailer reveals that millions of additional customers have had their information stolen.
Industry executives say ‘old Yankee mentality’ in Maine slows Web progress
They say one way to boost high-speed Internet service is for more residents to let go of tradition and accept its many benefits.
Bath manager accepts blame for controversial sale
An investigation finds no corruption but identifies mistakes by city officials in handling a real estate deal.
Maine broadband service ranks 49th out of 50 states
Despite efforts, speeds are less than the U.S. average and access is limited – problems a group is about to tackle.
Maine company enlists vicious product testers
Yale Cordage entices bull sharks to test the bite resistance of rope for a tsunami warning system.
Architect of Bigelow lab meets oceanic challenges
Gary Shaw faced many special requirements in designing the East Boothbay research facility.
Some Maine businesses flourish, others snowed under when harsh weather hits
Indoor shopping at the mall and midstorm pizza deliveries also tend to spike.
Report: Controversial building sale in Bath involved no corruption
An investigation into the sale of a city-owned building points to ‘honest’ mistakes and a violation of the Freedom of Access Act.
BIW gets $23 million contract change for work on destroyer
The extra design and planning work is in addition to $2.8 billion in existing contracts.