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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 20, 2020
Our View: Broadband access key to Maine’s economic recovery
As work gets more mobile, we will need to invest in infrastructure that will bring jobs here. This isn’t a problem that the market will solve.
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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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PublishedAugust 8, 2020
Tom Allen: Congress must act to keep students connected
Schools can’t reopen successfully without bipartisan support for smart policies to bridge the digital divide and serve rural and underserved areas.
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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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PublishedJuly 5, 2020
Our View: A vote for Question 1 is a vote for the future of rural Maine
The lack of high-speed internet is leaving parts of the state behind.
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PublishedJune 30, 2020
Commentary: Help close the Maine broadband gap – vote for expansion bond
The pandemic has made clear that reliable and affordable internet is a necessity for our livelihood, our education, our health care and our economy.
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