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Andrew Butcher , President of Maine Connectivity Authority, will sit down with Maine Trust for Local News President & Publisher, Stefanie Manning for a conversation at the Roux Institute at Northeastern University on Wednesday, April 29th, 2026.
About Andrew
Andrew Butcher is a leader in broadband policy and infrastructure development in Maine, currently serving as President of the Maine Connectivity Authority, where he leads statewide efforts to expand universal access to affordable, high-speed internet and advance a more digitally equitable future for Maine. Drawing on entrepreneurial experience and public-sector leadership, he focuses on turning big ideas into tangible results through multi-sector collaboration and strategic investment in digital infrastructure that supports innovation and resilience across Maine’s urban, rural, and natural communities.
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