Just what is the Sandwich Generation? Are you between the ages of 40 and 60 with both aging parents who need your care and attention and dependent children still at home? If you answered yes, you are in good company with 9.3 million other Americans according to the National Alliance for Caregiving. Welcome to the ‘Sandwich Generation’! As America ages, more and more people are becoming multi-generational caregivers. The staggering number of people who make up… Read more »
Facts are facts: Maine is the ‘oldest’ state in the country with a median age of 44.21. This trend will likely continue over the next few years, and that has important implications for Maine’s infrastructure and economy. On Friday, March 25th, local government leaders will gather to discuss the approach communities are taking to transform what it means to grow old in Maine at the Maine Municipal Association’s Statewide Manager Interchange. OTELCO is proud to… Read more »
Last week, we announced that OTELCO had lit a 10 gig ring throughout the northern and easternmost sections of the Three Ring Binder’s network. The new network utilizes the northern ring of the Three Ring Binder, connecting 77 communities in Aroostook, Hancock, Penobscot, Piscatiquis and Washington counties, and brings a significant amount of additional capacity to some of the State’s most rural areas. What does it all mean for residents in these areas? Unfortunately, it… Read more »
Home Automation Technology and Security – For the Dogs? For centuries, home security has gone to the dogs – literally! If an intruder came close, Hooch’s bark would alert anyone in the house and the immediate neighbors and, hopefully, intimidate the intruder into retreat. The proverbial guard dog security system was relatively inexpensive – pet food, an occasional trip to the vet – but not always totally reliable. If no one was around to hear… Read more »
Rural fiber networks are a hot topic in the political scene at the local, state and federal level. Those interested in economic development, aging in place and education are particularly avid supporters of deploying fiber networks for high-speed Internet access, because of the immense value Internet networks have in these areas. These motivations have led some municipalities to take matters into their own hands and invest in building fiber networks of their own…. Read more »
Virtual Reality (VR) is quickly becoming the next fad when it comes to... More »
The holiday season is officially underway! As we all get ready to spread... More »
It’s that time of year again! With the holidays approaching, we’re all... More »