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Fiber Connectivity Coming to Northern Washington County

Fiber Connectivity Coming to Northern Washington County

by Ashley Dhakal | Dec 13, 2023 | Broadband, In the News

Maine Connectivity Authority Awards Funding to build fiber in Vanceboro, Lambert Lake, Waite, Talmadge, Topsfield and Kossuth. Fidium Fiber (CCI) has been awarded $1.29M to bring fiber to the Washington County communities of Vanceboro, Lambert Lake, Waite, Talmadge,...
Launch of Washington County Recovery Friendly Workplace Network

Launch of Washington County Recovery Friendly Workplace Network

by Ashley Dhakal | Dec 7, 2023 | In the News

Sunrise County Economic Council and Community Caring Collaborative are pleased to announce the launch of the Washington County Recovery Friendly Workplace Network.   Developed through a collaborative, responsive, place-based approach supported by the Maine Community...
USDA Rural Development Awards $75K to Sunrise County Economic Council

USDA Rural Development Awards $75K to Sunrise County Economic Council

by Ashley Dhakal | Nov 15, 2023 | In the News

Nonprofit will use Rural Business Development funds to offer programs at its new MaineStreet Business Building in Machias Machias, Nov. 15, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Maine State Director Rhiannon Hampson announced today that USDA...
The second annual Pennamaquan Alewife Festival took place in Pembroke, Maine, on May 20th!

The second annual Pennamaquan Alewife Festival took place in Pembroke, Maine, on May 20th!

by Ashley Dhakal | May 19, 2023 | In the News, Stories

The second annual Pennamaquan Alewife Festival took place in Pembroke, Maine, on May 20th. Organized across from Greenhorn Farms, the festival, in collaboration with the Downeast Salmon Federation, offered a wealth of educational and recreational activities for the...
Maine Connectivity Authority Announces $4 Million of  Awards to 26 Communities, Regional and Tribal Groups

Maine Connectivity Authority Announces $4 Million of Awards to 26 Communities, Regional and Tribal Groups

by Ashley Dhakal | Dec 15, 2022 | In the News, Press Releases

On Friday, December 2, the Maine Connectivity Authority (MCA) announced 26 awards totaling more than $4 million in funding and support to community, regional and tribal organizations through the Regional & Tribal Broadband Partners and Get Ready Community Support...
Sunrise County Economic Council receives MDF’s “Champion of Rural Economic Development Award.”

Sunrise County Economic Council receives MDF’s “Champion of Rural Economic Development Award.”

by Ashley Dhakal | Nov 2, 2022 | In the News, Press Releases, Stories

On September 23rd, 2022, The Maine Development Foundation held its 44th annual Annual Meeting & Champion Awards, in Portland, ME where they celebrated leaders, businesses, and organizations whose efforts have benefited entire communities, inspired economic...
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