The lawsuit claims the administration illegally terminated a program to help fortify communities against natural disasters, including a $41.4 million sand dune restoration project in York County.
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Posted inMaine
Trump administration cut key FEMA grant. What does that mean for Maine projects?
Eighteen resilience projects around the state had their Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities applications terminated with the cancellation of the program and are now seeking alternate funding.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington expecting last FEMA payment for 2022-23 flood damage
Leia Bridges, administrative assistant for Farmington Fire Rescue/Public Works, shared information on reimbursements from floods in 2022 and 2023.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Narrow Gauge Pathway reopens in Carrabassett Valley
The trail has been closed for 11 months following flooding in December of 2023.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Minot officials identify hazardous areas for federal funding
Androscoggin County must submit a plan to the federal government that outlines known hazards and deficits within its 14 municipalities.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Livermore is first to adopt updated mitigation plan
Other towns in Androscoggin County and the county commissioners have since adopted the plan.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Jay to receive $67,000 from feds, state for May 1, 2023, rainstorm damage
The Select Board changed its April 22 meeting to 6 p.m. April 24 at the Town Office.
Posted inMaine
Biden administration declares disaster in Maine from January storms, unlocking federal aid
Maine’s 8 coastal counties will be eligible for funding to rebuild from an estimated $70 million in damage caused by storms on Jan. 10 and Jan. 13.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal
UMF to host FEMA Disaster Relief Center for people who received damage in December storm
The relief center will open Tuesday for seven days or until further notice in Room 001 at the Roberts Learning Center at 270 Main St. in Farmington.
Posted inOxford Hills, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
7 properties in Canton qualify for FEMA flood assistance
Canton is one of 81 communities in the state eligible for some of the $10 million awarded to the state by the Swift Current grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The deadline to apply for the assistance program is March 15.