Some people argue that current standards should stay in place until underserved areas are connected but others say faster speeds are needed now.
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Eat on the street – or in a parking spot – in these southern Maine cities
Portland and Westbrook have closed off sections of streets, while Biddeford and South Portland are making use of parking areas for outdoor dining.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Cyberattack on U.S. pipeline linked to criminal gang
DarkSide claims it doesn’t attack hospitals, educational or government targets and that it donates a portion of its take to charity.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Massachusetts business set to recycle clean wood waste in Waterville
Waterville Planning Board has approved plans by D.H. Smith & Sons of Marshfield, Massachusetts, to open at 135 Airport Road.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Schools and Education
Job market shows signs of improvement for Class of 2021
The hiring outlook is better than last year, but the job search process has changed and new graduates are preparing to step into workplaces that still look different due to the pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine tourism industry experts expect strong travel season
HospitalityMaine says that interest in visiting Maine has been growing, even before restrictions were loosened.
Posted inBusiness, News
Central Maine business briefs: Waterville Creates’ Serena Sanborn honored
People & Places: Bangor Savings Bank receives the highest ranking in customer satisfaction
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. sets another pandemic high for air travel at 1.64 million
With the Mother’s Day weekend on the way, the latest record is likely to be surpassed quickly.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Biden administration allocates $21.6 billion in rental assistance
Administration officials say the emergency support was urgently needed because nearly 7 million Americans reported being behind in their rent payments in late April.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, News, Politics
Lawmakers hear conflicting arguments on bill to ban sales of flavored tobacco products in Maine
Proponents said the ban would save lives and protect children from tobacco manufacturers’ marketing efforts, but others said a ban would simply drive consumers into New Hampshire to buy products.