MPBN

We live in a time with literally 300 channels and thousands of programs to choose from. Everything from foreign language TV stations to shopping channels, cable/satellite channels to the original networks. One of those original networks was PBS, and it was on November 13, 1961, that WCBB out of central Maine signed on.

Legislative leaders have said OK to Maine Public Broadcasting Network and expanding State House coverage. It should be kind of like a local version of C-SPAN. The idea was approved by the House and Senate leaders. The free, over-the-air MPBN State House TV channel is devoted exclusively to coverage of the Legislature and government affairs.

Hey I get this one. I know Sunday night the TV will be on the AFC Championship game between the New England Patriots and the Baltimore Ravens and my DVR will be recording my 'Downton Abbey,' but not everyone has that option OR wants to wait until the next day to get their 'Downton' fix.