Maine Connectivity Authority Announces Second Statewide ‘Driving Connections’ Tour

The MCA President will do a three-week tour around the state in his 1984 Volkswagen van to promote digital access in the state

Maine Connectivity Authority Announces Second Statewide ‘Driving Connections’ Tour
Photo of MCA President Andrew Butcher in his 1984 Volkswagen van Buttercup while visiting Oxford County, Maine, in 2025, from the MCA.

WASHINGTON, July 8, 2026 – Maine Connectivity Authority is launching a second statewide “Driving Connections” tour, a three-week tour featuring the people, projects and places that contribute to the state’s digital economy.

The tour will start on July 7 and end on July 24, with MCA president Andrew Butcher documenting the connections made across Maine live from his 1984 Volkswagen van named Buttercup. The tour will inform Connectivity 2030, a statewide strategy that will guide how the internet translates to lasting opportunities for everyone in Maine.

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