By Chris Claudio A complete understanding of all of the principles of IT budgeting can sometimes seem overwhelming, not only because of the proverbial ‘moving parts’ included in each cycle, but also because of the time involved in the planning process. In my last post, I covered each element in detail. With the understanding that most […]
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What You Need to Know About the HIPAA Omnibus Rule/HITECH Act
If you caught my first post, “HIPAA: How We Got to Where we are Today (In Five Minutes)”, then you have a fairly good idea of all of the new rules and regs that are out there. So, what do they mean for you? These new rules and regulations mean that you absolutely must be […]
Four steps you should expect from your ‘Security Health Check’
By Dr. Eugene Slobodzian 2014 was another historic year for data breaches in businesses of all sizes and from all industries. Those with the most experience in the Information Security world agree, it is not a matter of “if” a data breach happens but “when.” While this may seem like a depressing fact, there are […]
How to find a qualified natural gas contractor
As Summit Natural Gas of Maine continues to install natural gas infrastructure across southern and central Maine, the company is helping customers find qualified contractors. Recently, one of the state’s largest natural gas conversion contractors, Dave Ireland Builders, LLC, abruptly closed and left many of its customers looking to get their deposits back. To help, […]
Happy holidays
from Pineland Farms
If you are looking for a fun location to take your family during this holiday season or are just in search of last-minute grocery or gift items, consider a trip to Pineland Farms. The Market at Pineland has all of your last-minute needs – local meats, produce, cheese and unique gift ideas. From wooden toy […]
Sappi North America makes
switch to natural gas, saves
SKOWHEGAN – Sappi North America’s Somerset Mill in Skowhegan now is running on natural gas, and the paper mill is already seeing economic and environmental benefits. Recently, Summit Natural Gas of Maine completed the final installation of equipment to allow the Somerset Mill to run using natural gas at full capacity. Representatives from the Somerset […]
Visit Pineland Farms
for holiday fun, food
As the brilliant colors of fall recede and winter approaches, there is much to be thankful for while we hunker down and transition our activities indoors. With frosty mornings and perhaps a heightened need to get out of the house, we invite you to come join us at Pineland Farms for any one of our […]
Which used cars are safest for teens?
The leading cause of death among young drivers in the United States is traffic accidents. Though people between ages 15 and 24 are about 14 percent of the total population, they are involved in more than 28 percent of accidents involving injuries. Those injuries can be avoided or minimized by putting teens in cars that have […]
Important tips to prepare
garden for winter in Maine
By Diane Poulin If you’re lucky enough to have a backyard garden, you know the joy of growing, eating and sharing fresh-picked vegetables and fruits. You might also know that how well a garden is prepared for winter can affect the amount of time and labor it needs in the spring, and can impact the […]
More Maine schools switch
to natural gas service, save
Math and science are popular subjects these days at the Laura E. Richards School, Gardiner Regional Middle School and Gardiner Area High School, not only in the classroom but also in the boiler room. This year, with help from Summit Natural Gas of Maine, all three schools converted to natural gas, a decision that is […]



