USDA Rural Development Expands Community Access Points Across Rural Maine
(BANGOR, Maine, September 03,2026) - U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Maine State Director John Butera is announcing an expansion of the agency’s community presence across rural Maine. Beginning September 8, 2026, the agency will establish recurring staff availability at USDA Service Centers throughout the state. With this new initiative, Rural Development staff will be on site at designated USDA Service Center locations one day each month, giving Mainers more convenient access to essential programs and the people that deliver them.
This added availability supplements RD’s current customer service center staffing in Presque Isle (735 Main St.), Bangor (1423 Broadway), Lewiston (254 Goddard Rd.), and Scarborough (306 US Route 1).
“Our goal is simple: make it easier for rural Mainers to connect with the resources that can improve their quality of life,” said USDA Rural Development Maine State Director John Butera. “President Trump and Secretary Rollins are committed to ensuring our rural communities have the infrastructure, resources, and opportunity they need to thrive. By placing our staff directly in local USDA Service Centers, we are meeting people where they are and building stronger pathways to homeownership, business development, and essential community services.”
The expanded presence utilizes existing USDA infrastructure to create more points of service delivery across Maine. The effort reflects USDA Rural Development’s ongoing commitment to strengthening rural communities and ensuring residents have access to federal programs.
Rural Development Staff Availability by Location:
Franklin County Office
107 Park Street, Farmington, ME 04938
Staffing: First Thursday of each month
Northern Aroostook – Fort Kent County Office
139 Market Street, Suite 104, Fort Kent, ME 04743
Staffing: First Thursday of each month
Southern Aroostook – Houlton County Office
304 North Street,
Houlton, ME 04730
Staffing: Second Wednesday of each month
Kennebec County Office
2305 North Belfast Avenue,
Augusta, ME 04330
Staffing: Second Tuesday of each month
Oxford County Office
17 Olson Road, Suite 1,
South Paris, ME 04281
Staffing: Third Thursday of each month
Piscataquis County Office
42 Engdahl Drive,
Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
Staffing: Fourth Thursday of each month
Somerset County Office
70 East Madison Road,
Skowhegan, ME 04976
Staffing: Third Tuesday of each month
Waldo County Office
46 Little River Drive,
Belfast, ME 04915
Staffing: Fourth Tuesday of each month
Washington County Office
10 M&M Place, Suite 5,
Machias, ME 04654
Staffing: Fourth Thursday of each month
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