ROCKLAND — Local librarians, community and nonprofit volunteers, and people tech-savvy in general who like helping neighbors solve computer or phone issues are invited to “Empowering The Helper,” a training designed for front-line tech support staff and volunteers at libraries, affordable housing, town offices, community centers, and other nonprofits.

“In this ever-evolving digital world, understanding technology is becoming a necessity,” said a news release.

Coastal Maine Regional Broadband (CMRB) and BoomerTECH Adventures are partnering to present resources and strategies to help with up-to-date knowledge about digital devices and best practices to assist the public with a variety of technology questions.

The first session is planned in 2 locations: Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission, 297 Bath Road, Wiscasset; and Thursday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Maine Lighthouse Museum, 1 Park Drive, Rockland. The program is free, with a continental breakfast provided.

Three Maine educators – Ed Brazee, Jill Spencer, and Chris Toy – started BoomerTECH Adventures in 2014, providing expert guidance and personalized resources to help people navigate their digital world with confidence and competence.

Please RSVP by September 13 to jcasson@cmrb.me or via the link at www.cmrb.me.

For more information, contact Julie Casson at jcasson@cmrb.me.

Coastal Maine Regional Broadband is the Regional Broadband Partner of the Maine Connectivity Authority serving Lincoln, Knox, and Sagadahoc Counties. Our goal is to make digital access a reality for people in coastal Maine by uniting people with devices needed to connect, encouraging training to build skills for all ages, and unlocking business, educational and health care opportunities.