FEMA

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine is set to receive more than $3.3 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help with the costs of personal protective equipment incurred due to the coronavirus pandemic. FEMA officials said Tuesday the grant is coming to the state as reimbursement for items including disposable non-sterile isolation gowns and disposable isolation units...

FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, recently announced $83.27 million in direct assistance grants.

Congressman Bruce Poliquin has announced that a $333,334 grant has been awarded for the Houlton Fire Department to go toward the acquisition of a pumper truck for the department.

Maine’s 2nd District Congressman, Bruce Poliquin, announced two grants, one of those right here in Aroostook County.

Limestone is one of three Maine fire departments that will receive almost $600,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help pay for equipment and training.

Some grant money will be coming to Aroostook County to help purchase some new fire equipment. Chief Darren R. Woods stated that North Lakes Fire & Rescue has received notification of award of a FEMA Fire Grant.