by gsmoffice | Dec 11, 2020 | Broadband Internet, GrowSmart, growsmart maine, growsmart summit, gsm, Maine, newsletter, planning, Smart growth
As Octivia Butler wrote “the only lasting truth is Change”. We can all attest that the year of 2020 has been full of lasting truth. As we wrap up this year, and look forward to (hopefully) fewer unprecedented moments in 2021, we invite you to take a...
by gsmoffice | Nov 24, 2020 | Broadband Internet, Economic development, GrowSmart, growsmart maine, gsm, Maine Alliance for Smart Growth, Uncategorized
Friends, We’re halfway to Thanksgiving! We’ve had our post-Summit forum, and are gearing up for the giving season. What’s Next? GrowSmart’s 2020 Summit took on questions that are even more relevant given our collective experience with the coronavirus...
by gsmoffice | Jul 9, 2020 | Broadband Internet
By Nancy Smith, GrowSmart Maine, Executive Director GrowSmart Maine is a founding member of the Maine Broadband Coalition, which is currently leading the charge to encourage Mainers to vote Yes on One for Better Broadband on July 14th. Particularly at this time, as...
by gsmoffice | Aug 2, 2018 | Broadband Internet, Farmland Conservation, General, growsmart maine, Maine Alliance for Smart Growth, Making Headway in Your Community
We offer to our subscribers this overview of our work across Maine in the second quarter of 2018. If you aren’t already a member, please consider supporting these programs at https://growsmartmaine.org/membership/donate/ The mission of GrowSmart Maine is to build...
by gsmoffice | Jul 11, 2018 | Broadband Internet
Broadband internet is as essential for community resiliency as are dependable roads, electricity and public safety. These services provide foundation for people to live, work and enjoy a basic quality of life. Rural places in Maine are finding creative solutions to a...
by gsmoffice | Feb 16, 2018 | bonds, Broadband Internet, Communities for Maine's Future, Economic development, historic preservation, innovation, legislature, Smart growth, transportation
The Second Regular Session of the 128th Maine State Legislature is well underway and GrowSmart Maine has taken an active role in securing passage of those select bills which would directly work to protect and build the future of Maine’s way of life, economy and...