Maine Public Broadcasting Network has been selected to receive $750,000 in USDA Rural Development funding in the form of a Public Television Digital Transition Grant for the replacement of old analog microwave equipment. This project will replace 26 analog microwave transmitters and 28 microwave receivers that had been in significant need of repairs across the state.

The Maine Association of Broadcasters announced the recipients of the 2012 MAB News and Creative Awards at the MAB convention in Bangor honoring the best of Maine broadcasting. The Maine Public Broadcasting Network received five awards across a broad range of specialties in the competition’s Radio Category.

Building on the success of MPBN’s previous Thursday One-Day Radio Pledge Drives, the statewide network is launching another single day fund-raising effort on Thursday, October 25th. The “Super Thursday” format taps into MPBN’s listener commitment and dedication to MPBN programming, and their enthusiasm to keep the programs interruption-free as much as possible.

The 35th Boston/New England Emmy Award nominations have been announced, and five programs from the Maine Public Broadcasting Network garnered nominations. The Boston/New England Emmy Awards recognize the best work being done in Television throughout Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Upstate New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

MPBN’s first ever Super Thursday One-Day Radio Pledge Drive last fall beat all records for listener support, and raised it in the shortest time ever. The statewide network is now looking to tap into its listener commitment and dedication to MPBN programming, and their enthusiasm to keep the programs interruption-free as much as possible, to help raise member support that is more vital than ever during its upcoming Spring Membership Campaign.