SNOWE, COLLINS ANNOUNCE $248,525 IN FUNDING TO THE CITY OF BANGOR

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senators Olympia Snowe (R-ME) and Susan Collins (R-ME) today announced the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded the City of Bangor $248,525 in federal funding in order to further the development of the Penobscot Riverfront Park.

"This funding will help the City of Bangor improve Riverfront Park to be better enjoyed by people of all ages," Snowe and Collins said in a joint statement.

Currently, the Riverfront Park, located on North Main Street, is under construction. The park borders the beautiful and historic Penobscot River. The planned theme areas for the park include: two playgrounds, a water splash pad, adult fitness area, trail system, and picnic area. Upon completion, the park will be one of Bangor's nicest showcase areas.

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