UMaine partners to bring broadband to the area

November 1st, 2011 · No Comments · Business & Innovation, Community Maine

The University of Maine plans to partner with the regions private sector to deploy Internet at speeds several hundred times faster than what’s currently available in Orono, Old Town and nearby communities.
Bringing high-speed broadband to UMane’s neighbors is part of a national effort called “Gig.U.”

”Broadband access is increasingly critical in contemporary society, with significant implications for economic development, education and quality of life,” said UMaine President Paul Ferguson. “We look forward to working with collaborators to forge even stronger connections with the neighboring communities that depend on meaningful linkages with the University of Maine.”

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Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems to Receive $12,749,740 to Expand Health IT and Outreach

May 4th, 2010 · No Comments · Community Maine, Health Care

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announcement that Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems in Brewer will receive a $12,749,740 “Beacon Community” investment.

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Broadband law expands IT access

April 7th, 2010 · No Comments · Business & Innovation

Maine Fiber Company’s (MFC) Three Ring Binder rural broadband project took a giant step forward with the signing by Governor John Baldacci of LD 1778 on April 5, 2010. The new law clears the way for the 1,100 mile high-capacity, open access fiber network to move ahead.

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