The planned fiber-optic expansion will be accessible to 12,000 homes and businesses, including some in South Portland.
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First leader of Maine Connectivity Authority sworn in
Andrew Butcher is tasked with leading the effort to improve broadband access in the state.
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Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Greenwood selectmen discuss broadband, lodging tax, and infrastructure
The board also continued its waste plan discussions, with Bethel set to put forth a proposal the first week in January. Discussions will continue whether to consider one waste plant or two plants to manage the needs of Greenwood, Newry, Bethel and two other towns.
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After voters reject bond, China looks at options for broadband expansion
Town reviewing wireless option and other ideas to expand high-speed internet access after voters last month rejected $5.6 million bond to fund a broadband infrastructure buildout.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
3G network shutting down in Maine, affecting older phones, devices
Some older cellphones will not be able to make or receive calls or texts after the switch and other devices like medical alert devices, smart watches, vehicle SOS services, home security systems and tablets could stop working.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine expects nearly $2.4 billion from Biden infrastructure package
More money will help address a backlog of work on highways, bridges, water and sewer pipes, and other physical structures Mainers rely on every day.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Gov. Mills picks industry leader to head new state broadband agency
The organization Andrew Butcher would lead is tasked with expanding access to broadband internet service in Maine.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Greenwood presented with plaque
GREENWOOD — Bob Oicke from the age friendly Community Initiative joined the Greenwood Board of Selectman meeting on September 22. He discussed the different programs the AGFI was doing with the community. One of them was working with volunteer students who would help a senior citizen with a safe activity. Another one of the programs […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Bethel discusses broadband
BETHEL — The issue of broadband was brought up again at the Tuesday, Sept. 7, Bethel Board of Selectman’s meeting. Jeff Martin and Michelle, both on the Broadband Committee, were present. “If we’re giving it to everybody, we’re giving it to everybody,” said Town Manager Loretta Powers. “If we’re gonna do broadband, we should do […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Steve Wight: Working together is community
BETHEL — Born in Hartford, CT to parents both of whom were from Maine, Steve Wight always knew he was going to move back to his lineage in the Bethel area. “Well, my father grew up in Bethel, he was born in Oquossoc, by Rangeley, and my mother grew up in Bangor. They ended up […]