WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission, Augusta, has promulgated and adopted "Chapter 240 - Video Service Franchise Dispute Resolution". This rule establishes a mediation process for disputes between municipalities and video service providers concerning franchise agreement negotiations, contractual obligations, or provider obligations under state law, excluding consumer rights and protections. The order adopting the rule and providing a statement of factual and policy basis more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission, Albany, has approved the renewal of the cable television franchise (Case No. 25-V-0292) for Spectrum Northeast LLC, operating as Charter Communications Inc., Stamford, Connecticut, in Maine, Broome county. The approval, issued and effective July 24, 2025, follows a petition filed by the company on May 12, 2025. The Town of Maine authorized the franchise renewal through a Resolution certified on January 21, 2025, following a pu more PR