This two-part report is part of a continuing series on poverty in Maine, and the strangling effect poverty has on our communities. We look at how vital broadband accessibility is for our schools, our businesses and our health. The work is being done in cooperation with the Investigative Editing Corps.
Business
Local, state and national business news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBusiness, News
Central Maine business briefs: Colby College names new dean of admissions
People & Places: Skowhegan Savings welcomes new vice president and commercial lender
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine senator calls for crackdown on ‘snake oil and fine print’ payday loans
State Sen. Rick Bennett of Oxford calls for limits on how much lenders can charge for short-term loans to hard-pressed Mainers.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Maine tribe seeks support for bill that would allow casino
The bill would allow Houlton Band of Maliseet to negotiate with the federal government to open a casino in Aroostook County.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Stocks mostly shake off a weak start, edge to more records
The stock indexes were mostly lower for much of the day as technology stocks fell broadly as bond yields rose.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation & World
‘Obamacare’ boost easy for some, but others face paperwork
The COVID relief package signed into law Thursday includes the biggest expansion of health insurance tax credits under the Affordable Care Act in a decade.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Defying rules, anti-vaccine accounts thrive on social media
Platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter say they’ve stepped up their fight against misinformation, but problems abound.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Sun Journal moving printing operations to South Portland
The newsroom, advertising, circulation and customer service employees will continue working in the building at 104 Park St. in Lewiston.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, News
Netflix steps up policing of password sharing
The streaming service is testing a feature that will force some users to verify their accounts.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
In late-night deal, lawmakers agree on budget bill providing tax relief to Maine businesses
An agreement to add $8 million to the state’s rainy day fund and study the impact of extending tax cuts on income from exporting products tied to intellectual assets helped shore up Republican support in the House.