Sullivan, Maine, Crosses the Digital Divide
A small town secures high-speed internet, thanks to an age-friendly volunteer who, almost literally, connected the wiring
This article comes out of the lessons learned and shared through the
AARP Livable Communities Rural Lab, a monthly online gathering of leaders from rural and remote communities invited by AARP State Offices. Participants receive access to expert assistance and opportunities for connecting with peers nationwide.
Photo courtesy Don Snoke
ACTIVITIES AS OF APRIL 2021
The scheduled discussion topic for the monthly Ask Age-Friendly meeting in
Sullivan, Maine, was high-speed internet and the limited access to it for the coastal town s 1,250 residents.