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PublishedFebruary 24, 2021
Mills makes push for another $30 million for broadband internet in Maine
Weak or nonexistent internet connectivity, a longstanding problem in rural Maine, has been exacerbated during the pandemic as workers, businesses, students and families struggle to stay connected.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2021
Silver Linings: Bill aims to broaden broadband in rural Maine
An Oxford County legislator's bill would enhance access to telehealth, education and social interaction.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2020
Broadband advocates ready to award projects with bond money
Maine voters in July approved a $15 million bond for broadband expansion projects, and the first proposals are expected next month.
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PublishedNovember 23, 2020
Maine launches statewide internet speed test initiative
In addition to finding out their own upload and download speeds, participants will help the Maine Broadband Coalition identify slow spots where upgrades are needed.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2020
Mainers seeking internet upgrade tell stories of poor service to highlight feds’ mistakes
The Federal Communications Commission's map of Maine showing various levels of broadband access grossly overstates the quality of service. That's especially a problem in a pandemic.
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PublishedJuly 20, 2020
Bond measure approval will fuel state’s goal of expanding rural broadband
Voters approved a $15 million bond last week to push high-speed internet service into more low-density areas of Maine.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2020
A digitally divided Maine leaves tens of thousands offline
At least 83,000 Maine households lack the broadband internet experts say is necessary for economic success.
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PublishedApril 5, 2020
Home internet use surges in Maine as families shelter in place
The shift in usage from businesses and schools to homes also has moved up peak usage times from evening to afternoon.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2020
Democrats renew push for broadband expansion with $15 million proposal
Lawmakers rejected a borrowing plan for broadband investment last year, but a new bill would tap into the state's General Fund to support a plan developed by the ConnectME Authority.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2020
Health care, corrections, broadband at top of state legislative agenda
The Legislature will return with a long list of work before including another attempt to pass a package of borrowing bills aimed at building infrastructure and boosting the economy.
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