Four boards of selectman discuss collaboration

Maine’s new broadband agency gearing up to manage flood of federal cash

The Maine Connectivity Authority will manage a historic investment of at least $250 million toward building universal high-speed internet service.

Greenwood meetings continue via Zoom

Maine lawmakers approve new broadband agency

Gov. Janet Mills is expected to sign a bill to create the Maine Connectivity Authority, which would oversee investing tens of millions of dollars for high-speed internet.

Maine proposes huge boost in broadband standards for grants

As the state prepares to dole out millions for rural broadband expansion, it seeks to future-proof taxpayer-subsidized networks.

Mills unveils plan for COVID-19 recovery and use of more than $1 billion in federal aid

The governor says her plan is focused on immediate economic recovery from the pandemic, long-term economic growth and infrastructure revitalization.

Analysis: Harris to lead administration’s push to bring every American online

Biden is planning an unprecedented expansion in funding to address the digital divide during the pandemic and beyond.

Proposed Maine broadband agency could negotiate contracts, provide grants – and build, if it must

In a legislative committee meeting Tuesday, Gov. Janet Mills called the proposal 'one of the most important pieces of legislation' this session.

Bipartisan plan would create Maine agency to expand broadband, with federal dollars

The Maine Connectivity Authority would be given the power and discretion to coordinate a statewide buildout of high speed internet, instead of a patchwork of local and private-sector initiatives.

Federal internet reimbursements expected to begin this spring

Eligible households using participating broadband providers could see their internet bill decreased by $50.