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Health

New 9-8-8 Suicide Hotline Could Be 'Hugely Impactful,' Says Maine Mental Health Advocate

Irwin Gratz

The Federal Communications Commission is expected to vote Thursday to designate a three-digit phone number, 9-8-8, for use by suicide hotlines around the…

Politics

King, Senators Want To Crack Down On Cellphone Fraud

Associated Press

PORTLAND, Maine - Maine's independent senator is among a group of lawmakers calling on the Federal Communications Commission's chairman to do more to…

Business and Economy

Maine House Approves Measure That Would Require Cable Companies To Offer A-la-carte Channel Choices

Fred Bever

Maine's House of Representatives Tuesday approved a measure that would require cable companies to offer a-la-carte channel choices when seeking municipal…

Business and Economy

Collins, King Among Senators Calling For Rural Broadband

Associated Press

Maine's U.S. senators are joining 61 of their colleagues in a call for the Federal Communications Commission to advance broadband services in rural…

Business and Economy

Maine Congressional Delegates Wary of FCC Internet Proposal

Mal Leary

A proposal before the Federal Communications Commission that would allow Internet providers to set different prices for access has members of Maine's…