Join the Maine Broadband Coalition for the third installment of Digital Frontiers! This month’s topic is Natural Resources, looking into broadband use in the Farming, Forestry, and Marine sectors. Speakers feature: Alex Ingraham, President of Pingree Associates Rommy Haines, Former Director of the Maine Farm Bureau Boe Marsh, CEO of Aquaculture and AQ Innovation at… Read more »
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A Short Conversation on The Long Coast
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The Island Institute is teaming up with the Maine Island Trail Association (MITA) and the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association to bring you The Long Coast, a new documentary by Wicked Delicate Films about the people who make their living on the water in Maine and whose lives are inextricably connected to the ocean. The film shows… Read more »
More Broadband, Less Sprawl
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Equitable and universal access to this essential service, regardless of geography and income, requires investments in locations urban to rural. Providing widespread access to high speed internet is comparable to the electrification efforts of the early 20th century—a way to bring all parts of the state up to the basic level of service needed to… Read more »
Artists & Makers Week: Friday Art Prompt LIVE
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Join us LIVE on Zoom on Friday, April 9, from 10-11 a.m. EDT, for our final Daily Art Prompt with artist Kim Bernard—the Mystery Word workshop!
Artists & Makers Week: Instagram Office Hours
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Join Hannah Richards, brand content strategist at Ethos in Westbrook, Maine, on Thursday, April 8, from 10-11 a.m. EDT, for a special follow-up to Tuesday’s “Instagram Worthy” workshop with this hour of open Q&A.
Artists & Makers Week: A Conversation with Gabrielle Melchionda
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Join us Wednesday, April 7, from 10-11 a.m. EDT, for a special virtual keynote session with Gabrielle Melchionda, owner of Mad Gab’s. A lifelong writer and storyteller, Gabrielle will talk about her personal relationship with inspiration and share how she pursues inspiration each day while running her 28-year-old business.
Artists & Makers Week: Instagram Worthy
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Join us Tuesday, April 6, from 10-11 a.m. EDT, as Hannah Richards, brand content strategist at Ethos in Westbrook, Maine, walks us through the ins and outs of Instagram, and how to use it as a tool to tell your story.
BDN Broadband in Maine Series: Get Connected
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The current broadband bond will not be able to meet the needs for all Mainers. What are the connectivity options available for those in need? Join Bangor Daily News for the final discussion in this four-part virtual event series to hear from policymakers, business leaders, and educators who are charting the path forward for improving quality, cost, and availability of high speed internet in Maine.
BDN Broadband in Maine Series: Broadband’s Impact on Education in Maine
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What are schools, colleges and communities dealing with when it comes to making sure their students are connected online? What are the biggest issues and challenges across the state? Join Bangor Daily News for the third discussion in this four-part virtual event series to hear from policymakers, business leaders, and educators who are charting the path forward for improving quality, cost, and availability of high speed internet in Maine.
BDN Broadband in Maine Series: Data Privacy, Security, & Accessibility
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How can you keep your data safe? What are the regulations around data privacy within the state? How can you access affordable internet and technology and who is there to help you? Join Bangor Daily News for the second discussion in this four-part virtual event series to hear from policymakers, business leaders, and educators who are charting the path forward for improving quality, cost, and availability of high speed internet in Maine.
