Note 8 - Commitments and Contingencies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

8.        Commitments and Contingencies

From time to time, we may be involved in various claims, legal actions and regulatory proceedings incidental to and in the ordinary course of business, including administrative hearings of the

Alabama Public Service Commission, the Maine Public Utilities Commission, the Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Cable, the Missouri Public Service Commission, the New Hampshire Public Service Commission, the Vermont Public Service Board and the West Virginia Public Service Commission relating primarily to rate making.  Currently, except as set forth in note 2 above, none of the legal proceedings are expected to have a material adverse effect on our business.