BANGOR — Maine is getting the nation’s largest share of federal grants to support remote learning opportunities and telemedicine.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development division says nearly $2.6 million is being distributed in six grants. Recipients include the Island Institute, four Maine school districts and a school unit, and Community Health and Counseling Services. The school districts are:
• Western Foothills Regional School Unit 10 for $498,907
• Maine School Administrative District 61 for $496,078
• Maine School Administrative District 54 for $499,278
• Maine School Administrative District 37 for $490,625
The Island Institute and school systems are receiving around $500,000 each. Community Health and Counseling Services is getting around $100,000.
The grant is being used by one recipient to purchase video devices it says will increase learning opportunities to such remote areas as coastal islands.
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