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Maine lags rest of nation in broadband service

PORTLAND (AP) — When it comes to high-speed Internet service, Maine lags behind most of the nation. Analysts say only Montana has less capacity to offer education, medical assistance, commerce and economic development via the Web. Officials told The Portland Press Herald (http://bit.ly/1a0peUS ) the reasons for Maine’s poor broadband infrastructure include the state’s vast […]

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Service dog or service mutt? Clerks see uptick in dogs registered to serve

LEWISTON — You may not think of a Chihuahua as a “service dog,” but a review of city records show at least two of the breed along with pit bulls, pugs, Pekingese, Yorkshire terriers and a Dachshund receive free dog licenses because of the benefits they provide their disabled owners. The number of dogs being verified […]