LEWISTON — Kevin Bean is the Lewiston Recreation Department’s new community sports aide. His responsibilities include maintaining working relationships with Lewiston organizations for the use of public facilities, overseeing athletic field rentals, maintaining a schedule for community games, practices and events, and developing and implementing community athletic programs for all ages. Bean grew up in […]
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Feds approve Maine’s plan to broaden internet access, unlocking up to $14 million
The first Digital Equity Plan in the nation to win approval outlines how Maine will expand access to high-speed, reliable internet and break down barriers to broadband connections.
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EU expands digital crackdown on toxic content, dodgy goods to all online platforms
Thousands more websites could potentially be covered by the regulations, including popular ones such as eBay and OnlyFans.
Posted inBusiness
Tech companies sign accord to combat AI-generated election trickery
Major technology companies signed a pact voluntarily adopted ‘reasonable precautions’ to prevent artificial intelligence tools from disrupting democratic elections.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Gas industry, environmentalists, consumer advocates negotiate study on future of natural gas in Maine
Numerous stakeholders are negotiating what a study would look like as legislation proposes to scale back Maine’s natural gas network.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
China-based propaganda accounts flourish on X as others try to curb them
Accounts spreading disinformation that other social media companies took down remain active on X.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Auburn/Scarborough real estate firm honors top agents
AUBURN — Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader hosted its annual awards ceremony Feb. 8 at the Auburn Hilton Garden Inn. The ceremony recognized the achievements of the Fontaine Team, whose members helped 566 families buy or sell property in 2023. Aaren James, Deanna Lavoie, Kathy Lee Cook and Lauri Kinser received the Bronze […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland Museum of Art is eliminating 13 positions
The museum cites the financial strains caused by the pandemic and a resulting 35% decrease in visitations since 2020.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Talk on climate change and the ‘blue acceleration’ in Maine takes place in Lewiston
Kanae Tokunaga, senior scientist in coastal and marine economics at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, said the combination of climate change and blue acceleration has researchers realizing the importance of sustainability across the industries.
Posted inBusiness, The Franklin Journal
Flooded Farmington businesses moving forward after December 2023 storm, flooding
Businesses along stretches of Main Street and Wilton Road where flooding took place during the December 2023 storm have experienced a wide array of damages and possible re-opening plans.