The head of Common Sense Media says ‘there’s really a big disconnect’ between what parents do and what they want their children to do with TV, computers and other screen devices.
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Mind-controlled robotic hand improves patients’ grasp
A small-scale study tests a device that responds to brain activity and eye movement.
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Insiders’ tips illegal even when they’re free, U.S. Supreme Court says
Tuesday’s ruling outlaws sharing corporate data with friends and family who trade on it.
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Trial starts for man charged with killing Aroostook County couple
Matthew Davis, who allegedly shot Heidi Pratt and Michael Kitchen in 2013, faces two counts of murder.
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Tracy Morgan joins other all-star comedians to help kids with New York comedy benefit show
The former “30 Rock” star will be joined by Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, John Oliver and others.
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Supreme Court refuses to hear DeLorme argument over $6.2 million fine
The Yarmouth mapmaker wanted to challenge a fine assessed in the wake of a patent infringement case.
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Analyst says FairPoint’s buyer will likely expand broadband, TV options
Consolidated Communications would compete with cable companies for customers in northern New England, to consumers’ benefit.
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Buckfield wood products company sold
The new owners of Wells Wood Turning and Finishing intend to expand markets for the 30-person company.
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Rock-wielding orangutan causes $200,000 in damage to St. Louis Zoo windows
Zoo officials say Rubih probably started banging on the windows with rocks to get zookeeper’s attention for a reward.
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LePage’s Christmas wish: Dogs named Sustain, Override
In his weekly radio interview he criticized a newly approved 3 percent surtax on Maine individual incomes above $200,000.