Charter Communications says it will bring high-speed internet connectivity to underserved areas, and is buying Bee Line Cable in Madison.
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Camden National Bank promotes Brandon Boey to general counsel
PROMOTIONS Brandon Boey has been promoted to senior vice president, general counsel and director of compliance at Camden National Bank. He joined the bank in 2020, working to ensure the bank’s policies, procedures and practices adhere to federal regulations. In his new role as general counsel, he will oversee the management of legal, corporate and […]
TikTok sends online influencers to Washington as its troubles grow
Lawmakers will grill the company’s CEO on Thursday about concerns over user data falling into the hands of the Chinese government.
Newsmax returns to DirecTV in multiyear distribution deal
The satellite carrier says the dispute was always financial and ‘never about limiting conservative voices.’
GM will stop making Camaro but successor may be in works
The Chevrolet Camaro has for decades been the dream car of many teenage American males
German group sues Facebook owner Meta over death threats
Environmental Action Germany demands that cities enforce air quality rules by banning certain heavily polluting vehicles.
Senators press Moderna CEO on COVID-19 vaccine price hike
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., notes that the drugmaker has made over $20 billion in profits over the past two years, and the U.S. government contributed billions toward the shots’ development.
Old Port bar and restaurant Bull Feeneys’ to close Sunday
The popular Irish pub opened in 2002.
New study suggests acidification from climate change could harm sea scallop populations
The study also found that acidity is increasing in the Gulf of Maine faster than at other locations on the East Coast.
Vote on Biden’s pick to run FAA delayed amid Republican opposition
Meanwhile, the National Transportation Safety Board is examining six recent close calls between planes.