MATTOON, Illinois, Dec. 4 -- Consolidated Communications, a broadband and business communications provider, issued the following news release: * * * Construction has begun in Brewer, as Fidium will connect more than 6,900 homes and businesses to Fidium's multi-gig speed, future-proof network * * * BREWER, Maine - Dec. 3, 2024 - Fidium is expanding its all-fiber internet network in Brewer, Maine, bringing multi-gig speed service to more than 6,900 homes and businesses in the communities. Fibe more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Dec. 4 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news on Dec. 3, 2024: Governor Janet Mills announced today that a second round of applications is now open for Maine small businesses to help them rebuild and recover from last winter's devastating storms. The Department of Economic and Community Development today opened applications for approximately $2 million in remaining funding for Maine small businesses and nonprofit organizations through its Business Recovery and  more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Dec. 4 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news on Dec. 3, 2024: * * * Dismissal by Maine Superior Court of Consent Decree follows finding that State of Maine has achieved substantial compliance to improve mental health services * * * Governor Janet Mills announced today that the Maine Superior Court has dismissed the Augusta Mental Health Institute (AMHI) Consent Decree, marking a significant and successful resolution to the judicial system's longstanding lega more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Dec. 4 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news on Dec. 3, 2024: Governor Janet Mills tonight welcomed the members-elect of the 132nd Maine Legislature to Maine's state capital during a banquet and reception for incoming legislators at the Augusta Civic Center. The banquet was held as part of the Pre-Legislative Conference, a gathering hosted by the Legislative Council to prepare new and returning lawmakers for the next session of the Maine Legislature. Governor M more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Dec. 4 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. 2024-00236) on Dec. 3, 2024: * * * PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, Amendments to Chapter 320 of the Commission's Rules--Electric Transmission and Distribution Utility Service standards ORDER ADOPTING RULE AND STATEMENT OF FACTUAL AND POLICY BASIS BARTLETT, Chair; SCULLY and GILBERT, Commissioners I. SUMMARY Through this Order, the Commission adopts amendments to Rule 320--Electric Transmission and  more PR