Charter Communications says it will bring high-speed internet connectivity to underserved areas, and is buying Bee Line Cable in Madison.
Spectrum
Spectrum’s switch to all-digital will mean higher fees for some customers
A year from now, some Spectrum customers in Maine will see their annual bill increase by $90 or more in the wake of the cable giant’s conversion to an all-digital system, which is rolling out in greater Portland next week. All TVs will require cable boxes to receive Spectrum channels after it begins sending signals […]
Amy Jose: Following family into health care
AUBURN — Amy Jose grew up in Oakland and lived in Portland the last five years before buying a home in Auburn last year. “Auburn felt like kind of a good balance,” said Jose, 25, who works as an integrated marketing specialist for Spectrum Healthcare Partners. “We (Spectrum) sponsor the Dempsey Challenge, so I was […]
Volunteers upgrade Lewiston property
Rebuilding Together L/A Maine board member Fred Greenwood mows the lawn at a home on Highland Avenue in Lewiston on Saturday morning with over 30 volunteers from Spectrum who were there to support Charter Communications’ national philanthropic initiative, Spectrum Housing Assist. The two groups, totaling nearly 50 workers, worked all day to provide critical home […]
Otisfield board signs cable TV ordinance
OTISFIELD — The Board of Selectmen has signed a cable TV ordinance that will allow Spectrum cable company to provide service to 80 to 90 percent of the town. Chairman Hal Ferguson said Monday that a public hearing was held prior to the board’s vote on a cable service ordinance Wednesday, as required by state […]
Otisfield board signs deal with Spectrum
OTISFIELD — The Board of Selectmen voted Wednesday evening to sign a franchise agreement with Spectrum to bring cable to “80 to 90 percent of the town’s roads and residents,” Administrative Assistant Anne Pastore said. Pastore said Spectrum made an offer and and “we’ve been following the steps to get them to come in. “They’re […]
Local manufacturer prepares to unveil customizable iPad covers
AUBURN — A new product called “The Flipside” is coming, and its creators say it will put a whole new twist on personal expression for Apple iPad users. Adaptive Designs, Inc. (ADI) is a spin-off enterprise of Refurb Supplies at 225 First Flight Drive. That’s also the base for development, marketing and online merchandising for […]