Maine Digital Equity Alliance gather to address state’s digital divide | News
AUGUSTA — In today’s world, digital skills have proven to no longer be a luxury but a necessity. Despite a recent lapse in federal funding, efforts are still underway across Maine to help bridge
Maine digital equity advocates regroup following federal funding cuts
Groups working to improve Maine’s internet connectivity said their work will continue despite the loss of federal grants. Earlier this year, the Trump administration canceled $35 million meant to improve
Maine man pleads guilty to illegally selling whale, bird parts online
PORTLAND, Maine (WABI) – Federal prosecutors say a Maine man has admitted to illegally selling the body parts of animals in violation of the oldest wildlife trafficking law in the
Maine birder blends old-school skills with new tech to grow YouTube following
For the last century, birders have relied on books to increase their knowledge base and improve their field identification skills. Smartphones and the internet are rapidly changing that. I confess,
How Maine used GIS to meet a tight BEAD deadline, expand digital equity
Over the last several years, Maine’s broadband office has relied on geographic information systems to improve its challenge process for the federal Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program. The mapping
Maine Lawmakers: Reverse Digital Equity Cancellations
WASHINGTON, May 22, 2025 – Maine lawmakers urged the Commerce Department Wednesday to reverse its cancellation of digital equity grants. “Terminating these funds will increase the difficulties for individuals and
Maine Delegation calls on Admin. to release rural connectivity funds
In a letter to the Commerce Department leadership, Maine’s Congressional delegation last night urged the Trump Administration to reverse its decision to freeze nearly $35 million of federal funds designed
Maine lawmakers urge Trump admin to unfreeze ‘essential’ Digital Equity Act funds
Maine lawmakers on Wednesday co-authored a letter urging the Commerce Department to unfreeze the $35 million in federal funds the state was set to receive through the Digital Equity Act.
Trump cuts $35 million in Maine funding after calling digital access initiatives ‘racist’
May 12—The Trump administration has cut off $35 million in grant funding to Maine for expanding digital access for rural and low-income residents and small businesses. The Maine Connectivity Authority,
Pres. Trump Cuts $35 Million to Maine Digital Program as “Racist”
Maine is losing $35 million in federal money to boost digital access and affordable devices for mostly rural and low-income residents. The Maine Connectivity Authority announced the funding cut late