Maine
Sen. Collins advances millions for Maine National Guard in appropriations bill
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) – Senator Susan Collins is advancing nearly $53 million for the Maine National Guard in an appropriations bill.
The funding would go toward several projects.
$50 million dollars is for building a hangar at the Air National Guard base in Bangor that could accommodate future generation aircraft.
$800,000 will help support the planning and design of a new aircraft maintenance and ground equipment facility at the Bangor base.
$1 million would support updates to the Woodville Training Center range complex.
The bill awaits consideration from the full Senate and House.
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