Rep. Nathan Wadsworth (R-Hiram)
U.S. Senator Susan Collins serves as Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee. The Committee holds jurisdiction over all discretionary spending for the entire federal government. Her office recently announced federal funding for 670 projects in Maine. That list totals $1.486 billion for all 16 counties, part of the $1.5 billion that Senator Collins has secured for communities since 2021.
Twenty-four Oxford County projects that are included. The statewide list is available at: https://www.collins.senate.gov/services/appropriations-request
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Total: 24 projects / $42,365,036
1. $273,000 for the Bethel District Exchange and Food Pantry to support a new modern facility that will serve as a permanent location for the Exchange and Food Pantry. (FY23)
2. $725,000 for the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum (Bethel) to purchase equipment to study lithium and other minerals and to develop educational programs for K-12 students. (FY23)
3. $2,898,000 for the Town of Brownfield to construct a new public safety building. (FY24)
4. $1,250,000 for the Canton Water District to upgrade drinking water infrastructure in Canton. (FY26)
5. $3,500,000 for Eastern Slope Airport Authority (Fryeburg) to extend the runway to permit aircraft to operate under wet or contaminated conditions. (FY22)
6. $1,642,000 for Western Maine Health (Stephens Memorial) and PACE Paramedic (Norway) to support facility improvements and equipment for the PACE Paramedic Station, which will serve 18 rural communities in Oxford County. (FY23)
7. $10,810,000 for Western Maine Health (Stephens Memorial) (Norway) to construct and equip a new Emergency Department and oncology infusion center. (FY26)
8. $1,788,000 for Norway Downtown Revitalization to renovate a 19th-century historic building to support economic development. (FY24)
9. $850,000 for the Town of Norway to renovate and expand the town office building with improvements for public safety services. (FY23)
10. $1,167,036 for Regional School Unit #10 (Mexico, Rumford, Roxbury, Hanover, Byron) to build the Mountain Valley Wellness Center to support wellness activities for students, community members, and local health partners. (FY23)
11. $819,000 for the Town of Oxford to replace the failing Welchville dam with a grade control system. (FY23)
12. $134,000 for the Town of Paris to replace the fire station’s generator. (FY24)
13. $1,500,000 for the Rumford-Mexico Sewerage District to upgrade wastewater infrastructure in Rumford, Mexico, and Dixfield. (FY24)
14. $775,000 for Black Mountain of Maine to make infrastructure improvements to promote economic development in Rumford. (FY24)
15. $178,000 for the Larry Labonte Recovery Center (Rumford) to purchase equipment and improve facilities to expand the SUD recovery center. (FY24)
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16. $1,000,000 for the YMCA of Lewiston-Auburn to construct an early child education and school age center in Rumford. (FY24)
17. $6,400,000 for Rumford Hospital to renovate, expand, and equip the Emergency Department. (FY26)
18. $1,000,000 for the Town of Rumford to construct a new fire station. (FY22)
19. $3,000,000 for the Town of Rumford to support a child care and community center. (FY26)
20. $1,000,000 for the Rumford Police Department to purchase public safety equipment. (FY26)
21. $232,000 for Rumford Center Village Improvement Society to support the restoration of the historic Rumford Meeting House. (FY26)
22. $100,000 for Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills to expand the South Paris Animal Shelter that serves 14 towns in Oxford County. (FY23)
23. $1,150,000 for the Town of Sweden to build a new fire station. (FY24)
24. $174,000 for the County of Oxford to purchase security equipment
I want to publicly thank Senator Collins for her work on behalf of Maine communities.
As always, if you have questions or concerns about this issue — or any matter involving state government — please do not hesitate to reach out. My office is here to help.
You can contact me at Nathan.Wadsworth@legislature.maine.gov.
It is truly an honor to serve the people of District 82 and the State of Maine.
Sincerely,
Rep. Nathan J. Wadsworth
District 82 — Hiram