Andrew Butcher

land loving, ocean living, mountain made, rust stained - helping mediate disruption in Maine through increased connectivity. Views are my own

[Andrew Butcher @abutcherhere]

Incredibly humbled to be on site and representing the State of Maine for the The White House announcement of #BEAD funding allocations with US Department of Commerce, NTIA. A historic investment of $272M is coming to help bridge the digital divide. But…https://t.co/aNj7LolcT5

[Andrew Butcher @abutcherhere]

Thanks to the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society for all you do to elevate awareness and increase knowledge. #digitalinclusion #internetforall Maine Connectivity Authority https://t.co/4NrdcVXcts

[Andrew Butcher @abutcherhere]

It is not everyday you get to help start something transformational that will benefit your great grandchildren.... We are thrilled to receive a competitive funding award of $30M from US Department of Commerce, NTIA to expand #Maine's #middlemile #broadban…https://t.co/YSW5d5ygNf

[Andrew Butcher @abutcherhere]

We hit a major milestone in #Maine this week share our draft #Broadband Action Plan including the State's first #DigitalEquity Strategy. We are seeking public input to reflect and revise the plan for finalization later this summer…https://t.co/aTA8igNWvr https://t.co/yknwoLmgjT

[Andrew Butcher @abutcherhere]

The last few months have helped me realize the true power of "the play" as my 10 year old has been in her first theater performance with the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine. Her joy, giggles and confidence has blossomed with…https://t.co/Xzww3pIrKb https://t.co/4zEoQHjdcr

[Andrew Butcher @abutcherhere]

5 weeks ago Maggie Drummond-Bahl decided that Maine’s #digitalequity ecosystem should come together in a workshop to inform the State’s Digital Equity and #broadband action plan for the Maine Connectivity Authority - today 150 stakeholders from every regi…https://t.co/WgdiyFDnsz

[Andrew Butcher @abutcherhere]

Balance is something to aspire for in so many aspects of life - be it a PBJ sandwich or the state #broadband strategy. With the right ingredients, input from stakeholders, and common sense, #digitalequity (and optimal flavor) is possible.

Many thanks…https://t.co/ituum8T8Rx

[Andrew Butcher @abutcherhere]

I appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the nuance highlighted in the The Wall Street Journal's #broadband report . In many ways it helps highlight the need for a balanced - collaborative - interdisciplinary approach across s…https://t.co/zE77DWn6KB https://t.co/uKIEUQPk1C

[Andrew Butcher @abutcherhere]

Well said @MaineGrains of Maine Grains, Inc. "As a #smallbusiness owner, I know that reliable, fast internet isn’t a luxury. It’s the key to selling our freshly milled local grains in and out of state, reaching new markets and cust…https://t.co/kFA89c6PeO https://t.co/iNq8Mh9swW

[Andrew Butcher @abutcherhere]

Leveraging United States Postal Service infrastructure to increase insights and #data for #broadband....ooooo that is a tasty combination of ingridents for sure. Emil Dzuray - looking for a #rural state to partner? Who can we can…https://t.co/Ld0D51t8hp https://t.co/mACKnLJrkL

[Andrew Butcher @abutcherhere]

Always threading the needle between "vision" and "execution".. This is critically important legislation. Thank you Senator Angus S. King, Jr. and Adam Lachman for your efforts to help make sure #infrastructure funds have maximum #broadband #impact https://t.co/ta9UjirIXH

[Andrew Butcher @abutcherhere]

Big time Monday #kudos to Kwame A. Yeboah, @tanyaemery, Maggie Drummond-Bahl, Christopher Winstead, Dan Belyea and so many more for helping make sure we are aiming in the right direction as we think through how to the how to best connect people to the pip…https://t.co/9xSQ597qiH

[Andrew Butcher @abutcherhere]

Three generations of brilliance here all to celebrate @tanyaemery’s well deserved community leadership award from the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce. The Maine Connectivity Authority benefits from your energy and expertise every day and our children’s…https://t.co/WzF6SOEVW7

[Andrew Butcher @abutcherhere]

Thanks for highlighting - it certainly takes a village! https://t.co/BsHQKINC9g

[Andrew Butcher @abutcherhere]

Providing universal, affordable, reliable high speed internet to everyone in the State of Maine is a herculean job. These awards represent hundreds of hours (and even years in some cases) of planning and preparation. It is an honor to help support the a…https://t.co/C0YHsWdlIG

[Andrew Butcher @abutcherhere]

There are few things better than a good team! Help us build ours. #jobalert https://t.co/NGK6dTZey4

(Please note - we are not an under 12 soccer team as pictured. We are a high performing quasi-governmental agency bridging the #digitaldivide by invest…https://t.co/I1A0eJXP4L

[Andrew Butcher @abutcherhere]

A keen insight on the very nature of the change underway in Maine that informs not just this new year - but how we approach the future.
#Lobsters, #climateaction and #digitalinfrastructure. Excellent piece by Nick Battista. I'…https://t.co/yLpL91xkeD https://t.co/frlxQFVwlf

[Andrew Butcher @abutcherhere]

The Maine Connectivity Authority is #hiring critical roles for #digitalequity, #compliance and #accounting. Spread the word or think about joining a stellar team. https://t.co/NGK6dTZey4

[Andrew Butcher @abutcherhere]

Great highlight of an underutilized space turned into a unique #community asset fueled by strong local #leadership. Thanks for all you do Annie Leahy & Richard Spencer https://t.co/mFE90HJNeS

[Andrew Butcher @abutcherhere]

Thanks to the The Portland Press Herald for helping highlight how everyone can help #CorrectTheDots to improve the Federal #broadband maps to ensure the State of Maine doesn't lose out of $millions of federal funding. Maine Connectivity Authority https://t.co/R10lw15thf