Washington County...Connected

All Things Broadband in Washington County

(and Beyond)!

The Benton Institute for Broadband & Society reports that half of the US households eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program are unaware that they are eligible for $30 off their monthly internet bill ($75 for households on qualifying Tribal lands).

Only 30% of eligible Maine households are enrolled. Do you qualify?

CareerCenter services are now available in Calais! Staff will be at the 5 Lowell Street location (off the large parking lot across from the Calais Post Office) from 9 am - 4 pm on Wednesdays.

A job search isn’t easy without a computer or internet access. The Calais site offers a small information center with a phone, a couple of computers, and a photocopier available to use for job searching.

Questions? Please email:

 Machias.CareerCenter@maine.gov or call: 207-623-7981

How can better internet access help grow economic opportunities in your community? What would your life look like with a reliable, fast, and affordable broadband connection?

Share your priorities with MCA now, so your needs are represented in the Broadband Action Plan.

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NBRC ANNOUNCES FUNDING OPPORTUNITY

The Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) is making available up to $44 million in grant funds to be competitively awarded through the Catalyst Program.

The Catalyst Program brings multiple investment priorities together to stimulate growth and inspire partnerships for rural economic vitality in the northern border region. These projects will be partially funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

If your community is considering its options, or ready to get started on broadband improvements, Sunrise County Economic Council is here to assist communities across Washington County. 

SCEC can assist with forming a committee, providing community surveys, locating grant funding, and more!