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PublishedMarch 18, 2024
Residents of 2 Casco Bay islands band together to bring high-speed internet to their homes
More than a dozen Maine islands are waiting for access to fast, reliable internet that has become critical for everything from schoolwork to watching movies.
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PublishedFebruary 29, 2024
Fidium parent company laying off nearly quarter of customer service staff in Maine
The cutting of 12 jobs at Consolidated Communications continues what union and congressional leaders have called a 'troubling' trend at Maine's largest telecommunications company.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2024
Feds approve Maine’s plan to broaden internet access, unlocking up to $14 million
The first Digital Equity Plan in the nation to win approval outlines how Maine will expand access to high-speed, reliable internet and break down barriers to broadband connections.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2024
Over 95,000 Maine households may soon lose internet subsidy
Supporters of the federal Affordable Connectivity Program are fighting to extend funding that's set to end April 30.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2023
The state of broadband uncertain in Wilton
With several companies vying for majority control of the town, consumers are left uncertain who their provider is and where their broadband is coming from.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2023
GoNetspeed fiber-optic internet service coming to Lisbon
Residents are expected to have access to service by the beginning of 2024.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2023
Village Trading Post in Minot reopens 2 years after devastating fire
Also in The Buzz: GoNetspeed fiber-optic internet service coming to Lisbon; Brazilian steakhouse planned for former Yvette's Cocina on Main Street.
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PublishedJuly 20, 2023
Wilton votes to accept MCA grant
With the acceptance of the MCA grant on Tuesday, July 18, the Select Board will be able to move forward with Matrix Design Group to bring high-speed internet to Wilton.
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PublishedJune 26, 2023
Maine will get $272 million in federal funds to expand broadband
More than $42 billion has been allocated nationwide to expand high-speed internet access, and Maine's share is the largest of any state in New England.
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PublishedJune 14, 2023
Maine wants to use $200 million to expand broadband access, starting where it’s needed most
The state is deciding how to use federal funds for improving high-speed internet access, and wants public input on some of the priorities that have been identified so far.
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