Maine Policy Matters

By: Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center
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  • The Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center is a nonpartisan, independent research and public service unit of the University of Maine (UMaine).
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Episodes
  • S6E1 Maine Broadband Access Part 2: Digital Equity, Attitudes, and Access
    Sep 3 2024

    This episode is part 2 of a two-part series on the status of broadband in Maine, with today’s topic focusing on digital equity, attitudes, and access. As we discussed in part one, Maine is uniquely situated for addressing the challenge of getting broadband access to every person, from urban to rural towns, both having their own distinct set of obstacles and opportunities. We highlighted the importance of putting communities “in the driver’s seat” to make decisions about funding distribution, to choose and advocate for the entities they want to provide that Internet service, and other approaches to making reliable broadband available, depending on the needs of a town’s constituents. In this episode, we discuss broadband access in Maine with Jessica Perez, Marijke Visser, and Diane Small.

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    Transcript: https://mcspolicycenter.umaine.edu/2024/09/03/s6e1-maine-broadband-access-part-2-digital-equity-attitudes-and-access/

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    52 mins
  • S5E8 Maine Broadband Access Part 1: History and Infrastructure
    Aug 20 2024

    In this episode, we discuss broadband's history and infrastructure in Maine with Heather Johnson, Nick Battista, Clara McCool, and Andrew Butcher. Heather Johnson is the Commissioner of the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, which works with statewide and local partners, private industry, and small businesses to enhance and sustain economic prosperity in Maine.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • S5E7 A Conversation on Maine’s Working Waterfront: Responding to Changing Times
    Jul 30 2024

    On this episode, Bill Zoellick, Monique Coombs, and Jeremy Garielson join us for a panel discussion on Maine’s working waterfront. The panelists discuss the waterfront’s economic and cultural significance, on-foot access, preservation, community involvement, and much more.

    Scuttlebutt:

    • Harpswell
    • Brunswick
    • Gouldsboro

    Working Waterfront Inventory Template

    Maine Coast Heritage Trust

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    Transcript: https://mcspolicycenter.umaine.edu/2024/07/30/s5e7-a-conversation-on-maines-working-waterfront-responding-to-changing-times/

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    1 hr and 4 mins

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