WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree sent a letter urging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to move forward and fund critical dredging projects for York Harbor and the Saco River. “Small ports and harbors like York and Saco River are the economic lifeblood for many coastal communities in Maine. In allocating funds that Congress makes available to the Corps each year for the operation and maintenance of our... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that the Lewiston non-profit New Beginnings, Inc. will receive $185,400 through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to help expand New Beginnings’ outreach services and support their work to improve the lives of homeless as well as runaway youth and families in crisis. New Beginnings’ outreach program connects with youth who live outside the traditional service system in... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that Shaw House, a non-profit in Bangor that serves homeless and at-risk youth, will receive a total of $140,001 through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). The funding will support operations at Shaw House’s Basic Center Program (BCP) for homeless and runaway youth and their families. Senators Collins and King wrote a letter in support of Shaw House’s grant application in... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Congressman Bruce Poliquin announced that an agreement has been reached between the United States Postal Service (USPS) and a mail delivery person to Swan’s Island and Frenchboro. “We are pleased that this agreement has been reached so that the citizens of these island communities can continue to receive their mail in a timely and efficient manner,” said Senators Collins and King and Congressman... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced that the City of Sanford will receive $769,209 in grant funding from the Economic Development Administration to expand local broadband infrastructure and improve the region’s economic competitiveness. The funding will support the construction of an open-access municipal fiber optic network that will serve the Mill Yard complex located in downtown Sanford, a 600-acre industrial park, and over 80 businesses... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the support of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), the Senate today passed the Water Resources Development Act, legislation that invests in America’s drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and authorizes 29 critical Army Corps projects, including the Portsmouth Harbor and Piscataqua River Navigation Project and also reauthorizes the Cape Arundel Disposal Site off the coast of southern... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the Bucksport Fire and Ambulance Department will receive a $25,000 federal grant through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. The funding will be used to help purchase a cardiac monitor, pagers, tablets and monitoring equipment. “All across Maine, the brave men and women in our local fire departments work tirelessly every day to keep our communities safe,” said Senators Collins... Continue Reading »
BRUNSWICK, ME – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today applauded an announcement that the Bangor Community Connector Public Transit System will receive $1,441,600 in grant funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The funding is through the FTA’s Buses and Bus Facilities Grants Program. “Safe and reliable public transportation is integral to helping move Maine communities forward,” said Senator King. “The Community Connector System helps people in the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins, Chairman of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, and U.S. Senator Angus King announced today that Casco Bay Lines will receive $2,560,000 to help fund Phase II of the Casco Bay Ferry Terminal Renovation. The funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Passenger Ferry Grant Program. “Casco Bay Lines serves approximately one million passengers each year and is a... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins, Chairman of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, and U.S. Senator Angus King announced today that the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority will receive $1,558,098 to install new energy-efficient heating systems in Hangars 4 and 5 at the Brunswick Executive Airport. The funding will be awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Military Airport Program... Continue Reading »
GREENLAND – On the second day of his three day fact-finding mission, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today surveyed the growing iceberg array off the western shore of Greenland. The increasing number of icebergs is the result of warming temperatures and presents a substantial risk to maritime commercial interests that utilize the waterway. Senator King released the following video statement from aboard the Danish frigate HDMS Thetis: ***For additional pictures from the fact-finding... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chairman of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, and U.S. Senator Angus King, announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $1,014,117 to the Greenville Municipal Airport. The funding, which was awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Improvement Program, will help construct a parallel taxiway. “Maine’s regional airports boost the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chairman of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, and Senator Angus King, announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a total of $3,930,515 to the Portland International Jetport and the Bangor International Airport. “The Portland International Jetport and the Bangor International Airport are important pieces of our transportation infrastructure that help connect Maine to... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chairman of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, and Senator Angus King, announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a total of $337,345 to the Biddeford Municipal Airport. The funding will be used for the removal of tree obstructions in the Runway 6 approach surface and acquire one property, which is required for the obstruction removal project. “Maine’s... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chairman of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, and Senator Angus King, announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a total of $7,151,182 in funding to two airports in Maine. The funding is awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration, an agency within the DOT. “Maine’s airports are vital pieces of our state’s transportation system that... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today applauded an announcement that the Maine Department of Transportation (DOT) will receive a $7,719,173 federal grant to support infrastructure improvements and equipment and technology investments at the Port of Portland. Senator King and the other members of the Maine delegation wrote a joint letter to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx in support of the project in April. “The Port of Portland is a critical... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, and Angus King today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a total of $639,841 in grant funding to support maintenance efforts at Knox County Regional Airport and Lincoln Regional Airport. “Maine’s airports are critical pieces of our state’s transportation system that bolster our economy and... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), and Senator Angus King, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded $58,995 to the State of Maine that will help keep our pipelines safe. The investment will provide funding to continue to support one of the state’s two Damage Prevention... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the support of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), the Senate today passed legislation that reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The legislation, which passed with strong bipartisan support, authorizes funding for all FAA programs, including FAA operations, research and development, aviation programs, extension of expiring authorities, airport planning and improvement and noise compatibility and programs. Importantly, the legislation also includes... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins, Chairman of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, and Angus King today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a total of $1,739,294 in grant funding to five airports across Maine. The funding is awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration, an agency within the DOT. “Maine’s airports are important pieces of our state’s transportation system that... Continue Reading »
