The bipartisan rebuke in the House has younger TikTokers wondering why this is what the U.S. government can agree on – and not other issues important to them.
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FCC forces cable firms to show single price, with no hidden fees
The rule would require cable and satellite providers to clearly state the total cost, including fees for TV station signals and regional sports programming, as a prominent, single line item.
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St. Dominic Academy names new Auburn campus principal
AUBURN — Saint Dominic Academy has named Kathy Martin as the new principal of its Auburn campus. She will assume the role this fall. Martin has had a career of more than 20 years as an educator and leader. Since 2017, she has served as the assistant superintendent and director of curriculum, assessment and instruction […]
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, Politics
Former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says he’s putting together investor group to buy TikTok
‘This should be owned by U.S. businesses. There’s no way that the Chinese would ever let a U.S. company own something like this in China,’ he said.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Mother India restaurant in downtown Lewiston marks 15 years in business
Despite disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic, the only Indian restaurant in Lewiston is not just surviving, but thriving.
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What the potential TikTok ban means, and what’s next for the bill
The House approved a bill that could lead to a ban of the social media platform if it doesn’t cut ties with its Beijing-based parent company.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Photo: Work begins under bridge for new water main between Lewiston and Auburn
A crew works on installing a water main under the Longley Memorial Bridge between Lewiston and Auburn.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Activists say Maine public workers’ retirement system is failing to divest from fossil fuels
But the officials who decide how to invest the retirement funds of Maine’s government employees said fully divesting from fossil fuel companies would violate their constitutional duty.
Posted inOxford Hills, The Buzz
The Oxford House Inn & Restaurant in Fryeburg has new owners
The Oxford House Inn & Restaurant at 548 Main St. in Fryeburg has been sold to Lillian Chalifour and Michael Clukey. The sale was closed Feb. 28, according to broker Swan Agency Real Estate for an undisclosed price. The inn and restaurant is listed on the brokerage’s website for $849,000. The 111-year-old building was built […]
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Northeast Bank moving to new location in Auburn
The new bank location will offer a larger facility with state-of-the-art technology, a larger service area and improved customer parking, according to the company.