Latest News
May 5, 2022
Stephenie MacLagan Named Broadband Impact Director at Maine Connectivity Authority
MacLagan brings more than a decade of experience as a leader in sustainable community infrastructure projects in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors.
May 5, 2022
Governor Mills, Senator King & Representative Pingree Announce $50 Million Homeowner Assistance Program to Help Maine People Hardest Hit by Pandemic Pay Their Mortgage, Utilities, Other Home Expenses
The national program, authorized and funded through the American Rescue Plan, can be used by homeowners to pay home-related expenses including their mortgage, utilities, and property taxes.
Apr 27, 2022
ConnectMaine Broadband Grants Awarded
The ConnectMaine Authority awards eight Broadband Infrastructure Grants to expand the availability of broadband service in the state, totaling about $15 million
Apr 26, 2022
PR Maven Podcast: Why Connectivity Is Important for Maine’s Future, With Andrew Butcher, President of the Maine Connectivity Authority
In this episode, Andrew Butcher talks about the importance of connectivity for work, health and education.
Apr 12, 2022
Maggie Drummond-Bahl Named Strategic Partnership Director at Maine Connectivity Authority
Drummond-Bahl brings more than two decades of nonprofit experience to help achieve universal broadband access in Maine
Mar 1, 2022
David Wedick Named CFO of Maine Connectivity Authority
Wedick brings decades of experience in diversified capital markets, economic development to help achieve universal broadband access in Maine
Feb 26, 2022
Senator King and Governor Mills Discuss Historic Investments Coming to Maine in February Podcast
Senator King was joined by Governor Janet Mills and Maine Connectivity Authority’s Andrew Butcher to discuss benefits from the American Rescue Plan and Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Feb 25, 2022
ConnectMaine awarded $28 million grant from NTIA for 15,000 locations
The ConnectMaine Authority and application partners were successful in applying for $28 million from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program.
Feb 17, 2022
Connectivity for everyone! ...What it means
Maine Connectivity Authority President addresses the Maine Broadband Coalition about the Governor's goal for connectivity included in her State of the State
Feb 16, 2022
ConnectMaine, Maine Connectivity Authority & Department of Transportation Collaborating
Interagency collaboration to leverage last-mile, middle-mile and anchor equipment upgrades
Feb 10, 2022
ConnectMaine expands Community Broadband Planning Support
ConnectMaine supports development of Broadband Utility Districts with resources and assistance
Jan 17, 2022
Maine Connectivity Authority Allocates $10 Million to ConnectMaine for Spring 2022 Grant Round
Combined with existing bond funds, $16 million now available for local communities this spring — over four times more than ever before
Jan 12, 2022
ConnectMaine Infrastructure Grants Window Open
The ConnectMaine Authority announces an application window for broadband infrastructure grant
Jan 12, 2022
Broadband Funding: ‘It’s Like History Repeating Itself in a Good Way
New England states prepare to invest millions of federal dollars to support broadband expansions.
Jan 7, 2022
Let’s resolve to make high-speed internet universal in Maine
In a world where online accessibility is more important than ever, we can’t afford to leave anyone behind
Jan 5, 2022
Governor Mills Swears In First President of the Maine Connectivity Authority
First President of Maine Connectivity Authority is official
