Work habits may never return to the way they were before the COVID-19 outbreak – and Maine’s budget should recognize that.
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Spectrum hiring 100 workers, giving across-the-board raises in Portland
As it attempts to expand its Portland call center, the cable TV and internet provider is hiring and giving current employees a $1.50-an-hour raise.
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Home internet use surges in Maine as families shelter in place
The shift in usage from businesses and schools to homes also has moved up peak usage times from evening to afternoon.
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Spectrum house calls spark health concerns for worker
An employee says technicians are still being sent into customers’ homes to service internet and cable TV, without sufficient protection.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Broadband is a lifesaver in COVID crisis
Maine’s spotty internet service eliminates safe education options and puts public health at risk.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Congress enters the fight on COVID-19
But the largest aid package in history will probably not be enough to offset the economic damage caused by the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Families getting a crash course in distance learning
With brick and mortar schools closed because of the coronavirus, our kids need boundaries, routine and the right space in order to study online.
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Internet service providers sue Maine over privacy law
The law, which passed last year and is set to take effect in July, requires companies to get opt-in consent from customers before their data can be shared.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Internet outages, dropped charges and child trauma
A Biddeford bus driver is owed an apology, and other comments on recent news.
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Commentary: Online shopping is growing, but it isn’t creating jobs
Internet sales are still rising briskly. Employment in the sector is not. Could our robot overlords be to blame?