SNOWE, COLLINS ANNOUNCE $2,650,000 FOR THE TOWN OF LINCOLN

U.S. Senators Olympia J. Snowe and Susan Collins today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded a combined $2,650,000 in grant and loan funding to the Town of Lincoln for improvements to its sewer system.

The funding is being distributed to Maine through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Senators Snowe and Collins worked with a bipartisan group of senators to craft the legislation that became law in February.

"This critical funding will not only repair and improve sewer infrastructure but will create crucial jobs in the process," Senators Snowe and Collins said. "By investing in rural infrastructure, these USDA programs will help Maine communities provide essential services, boost economic growth, and increase the quality of life for residents throughout the area."

According to the USDA, these Rural Development Water and Environmental Program provides loans and grants to ensure that the necessary investments are made in water and wastewater infrastructure to deliver safe drinking water and protect the environment in rural areas. More information about USDA rural Development can be found at www.rurdev.usda.gov.