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