Maine West is a partnership of local and regional organizations working across the economic, education, health and conservation sectors to position rural western Maine communities as viable and attractive places to live, work, do business, and raise families.
 
Focused in the Oxford Hills, River Valley, and Bethel areas of northern Oxford County, Maine West is committed to collaborative approaches that:

• Build the capacity of partners and other area stakeholders to address persistent rural challenges and enhance long-term community well-being.
• Advance tangible, multi-sector projects to deliver direct benefits to people, communities, and the environment.

Program Areas

Active
​Communities

Improve local health and wellness outcomes by promoting and supporting outdoor recreation by people of ages and abilities.

Broadband Access 
​& Adoption

Expand access to broadband internet services as a means of creating jobs and supporting public safety, education, healthcare, tourism and overall quality of life.

Educational Aspirations & Attainment

Work with area schools to develop new programs to expand learning opportunities and strengthen linkages between schools, communities and local businesses.

Partner Organizations

Maine West partners represent a spectrum of non-profit and education organizations working in the region spanning Bethel, Rumford-Mexico, and the Oxford Hills area in Maine. 

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