Maine to get $5M in federal funding to improve internet access

Gov. Janet Mills, along with state and federal officials, is expected to announce a $5 million award that will be used for high-speed internet access throughout Maine.

WATERVILLE, Maine — Gov. Janet Mills, along with state and federal officials, is expected to announce a $5 million award that will be used for high-speed internet access throughout Maine.

Mills, Maine Connectivity Authority and National Telecommunications and Information Administration officials are scheduled to make the announcement at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Thomas College in Waterville.

Maine has long struggled with reliable internet access, particularly in its rural communities. The COVID-19 pandemic further highlighted the need for affordable broadband when online schooling, remote work and telehealth sessions became essential. Many households remain without broadband despite the state’s efforts to address the issue.

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