Funding Maine’s Future

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Investing in Maine Medical Center's cardiovascular procedural capacity directly benefits the patients we serve and provides our extraordinary care team with the advanced resources they need to continue delivering high-quality care,” said MMC President Jeff Sanders. “On behalf of Maine Medical Center, I want to thank Sen. 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This project would provide safe, quality, reliable childcare and youth programs for children ages six weeks to high school, as well as serve as a senior citizen center.“The Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley is incredibly grateful for Senator Collins' support for the families, children, and community members that our organization serves in Kennebec Valley,” said Ingrid Stanchfield, CEO of Boys & Girls Club of Kennebec Valley.  “This gift ensures that our new Clubhouse will be finished in August, we will move in debit free, and we will continue to provide positive stable programs for children of all ages, which is more important now than ever before.”","year":"FY 2022"},"C30DB688-ACB2-4561-972C-2A092FB23FBD":{"TotalRows":283,"uid":"C30DB688-ACB2-4561-972C-2A092FB23FBD","title":"[$810,000] Center for Nursing Innovation at Saint Joseph’s College","summary":null,"eventType":"investment","eventTypeLabel":"Investment","date":"01/01/2022","url":"services/funding-maines-future/810000-center-for-nursing-innovation-at-saint-josephs-college","city":"Standish","county":"Cumberland","lat":43.826702,"lng":-70.481224,"description":"To expand nursing workforce training by supporting the construction of a Simulated Hospital and Home Health Floor at St. Joseph's Center for Nursing Innovation.\"Saint Joseph's College is deeply grateful to Senator Susan Collins for supporting Community-Directed Spending grants for both Phase I and Phase 2 of our Center for Nursing Innovation,” said Elizabeth Schran, interim Vice President for Institutional Advancement at St. Joseph's College.  “The 2023 funding will enable Saint Joseph's to provide wonderful, technologically-equipped spaces to enable the College and other community partners in the aging space to offer on-site and remote training for new home care workers so desperately needed by Maine's elder population.\"","year":"FY 2022"},"E90C6DA6-24B2-4E5E-9AF7-8E66E26D304A":{"TotalRows":283,"uid":"E90C6DA6-24B2-4E5E-9AF7-8E66E26D304A","title":"[$4,000,000] Livermore Falls – State Route 17 Reconstruction","summary":null,"eventType":"investment","eventTypeLabel":"Investment","date":"01/01/2022","url":"services/funding-maines-future/4000000-livermore-falls-state-route-17-reconstruction","city":"Livermore Falls","county":"Androscoggin","lat":44.47228,"lng":-70.18078,"description":"To reconstruct a section of State Route 17 to address deficiencies with safety, mobility, pavement structure, drainage, pedestrian access, ADA-compliance, bicycle access, and parking. The project would improve travel times and safety for traffic to and from the Androscoggin Mill in Jay.“Maine is fortunate to be represented in Congress by tireless advocates for infrastructure funding. Not only will these projects create jobs, but they will also improve safety, mobility, and quality of life for the people who live, work, and travel in our great state,” said Bruce Van Note, MaineDOT Commissioner.  “We thank Senator Collins for her continued work on behalf of transportation in Maine.”","year":"FY 2022"},"BF2C92F6-14DC-485D-A24F-83F84BA29FFC":{"TotalRows":283,"uid":"BF2C92F6-14DC-485D-A24F-83F84BA29FFC","title":"[$500,000] Building Science Education in Maine","summary":null,"eventType":"investment","eventTypeLabel":"Investment","date":"01/01/2022","url":"services/funding-maines-future/500000-building-science-education-in-maine","city":"Bangor","county":"Penobscot","lat":44.848517,"lng":-68.850405,"description":"For a professional development program for elementary education teachers to improve classroom science instruction.","year":"FY 2022"},"31E77BB2-1DA9-411E-9391-794F2CA1A39E":{"TotalRows":283,"uid":"31E77BB2-1DA9-411E-9391-794F2CA1A39E","title":"[$12,960,000] Northern Maine Railroad Improvements","summary":null,"eventType":"investment","eventTypeLabel":"Investment","date":"01/01/2022","url":"services/funding-maines-future/12960000-northern-maine-railroad-improvements","city":"Various","county":"Aroostook","lat":45.409279,"lng":-68.666598,"description":"To upgrade the Presque Isle and Houlton Lines and the Maine Northern Railroad mainline from Millinocket to Scopan Township, allowing for 25 mile per hour speeds. 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Through this time we have offered remote services to ensure the health and wellbeing of our customers and staff,” said Jason Parent, ACAP CEO.  “As we reconnect with people in person, we recognize that the vast, rural region we serve, and the challenges many in our county face with access to transportation, requires us to be innovative in meeting needs.  This mobile service unit project, championed by Senator Collins, will ensure that we can better serve the entire region and meet people where they are at.”","year":"FY 2022"},"415EEF18-056F-4DF5-AA4D-A6942B8E7A4B":{"TotalRows":283,"uid":"415EEF18-056F-4DF5-AA4D-A6942B8E7A4B","title":"[$988,000] Northern Maine Community College Expansion of Safety Training for Wind Turbine Technicians","summary":null,"eventType":"investment","eventTypeLabel":"Investment","date":"01/01/2022","url":"services/funding-maines-future/988000-northern-maine-community-college-expansion-of-safety-training-for-wind-turbine-technicians","city":"Presque Isle","county":"Aroostook","lat":46.715072,"lng":-68.012557,"description":"To expand technical and safety workforce training for wind turbine technicians by hiring additional faculty and acquiring and installing instructional technology and safety equipment. 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We are grateful to Senator Collins and Senator King for their partnership and for the support of our congressional delegation as we work together to maintain a reliable blood supply for Maine residents in need.”","year":"FY 2022"},"1BDCEF9E-3E2D-481D-80FC-1F94D4162221":{"TotalRows":283,"uid":"1BDCEF9E-3E2D-481D-80FC-1F94D4162221","title":"[$95,000] United Way of Greater Portland Childcare Workforce & Entrepreneurship Initiative","summary":null,"eventType":"investment","eventTypeLabel":"Investment","date":"01/01/2022","url":"services/funding-maines-future/95000-united-way-of-greater-portland-childcare-workforce-entrepreneurship-initiative","city":"Portland","county":"Cumberland","lat":43.658784,"lng":-70.262393,"description":"To help new childcare entrepreneurs in the Portland area open their own sustainable childcare businesses with the necessary training and investment to succeed.  A strong childcare system will help working parents and parents seeking to complete or continue their education.","year":"FY 2022"},"620C4317-28D6-4CE6-A34F-21EDA0F43AC6":{"TotalRows":283,"uid":"620C4317-28D6-4CE6-A34F-21EDA0F43AC6","title":"[$1,000,000]  Kennebago Headwaters – Eastern Brook Trout Joint Venture in Stetson Township","summary":null,"eventType":"investment","eventTypeLabel":"Investment","date":"01/01/2022","url":"services/funding-maines-future/1000000-kennebago-headwaters-eastern-brook-trout-joint-venture-in-stetson-township","city":"Stetson Township","county":"Franklin","lat":44.894697,"lng":-69.142341,"description":"To help conserve the headwaters of the Kennebago River and its outstanding fish and wildlife resources, including its heritage strain of Eastern brook trout.","year":"FY 2022"},"AF97295A-724D-4FB3-9314-48A1146F7FEB":{"TotalRows":283,"uid":"AF97295A-724D-4FB3-9314-48A1146F7FEB","title":"[$750,000] Washburn Public Safety Building","summary":null,"eventType":"investment","eventTypeLabel":"Investment","date":"01/01/2022","url":"services/funding-maines-future/750000-washburn-public-safety-building","city":"Washburn","county":"Aroostook","lat":46.790098,"lng":-68.156174,"description":"To support construction of a new Public Safety building to house the Fire and Police Departments in the Town of Washburn. The current building is more than 100 years old and is inadequate to house critical town safety equipment. The current Police Department consists of three full-time officers sharing one small office in the building, which also houses the Town Office and is not adequate for any of these uses.“I cannot begin to express how grateful I am for this opportunity.  The lot space that we currently have does not allow for expansion in any way, and replacing the building was completely out of our financial reach,” said Washburn Town Manager Donna Turner.  “We are thrilled to accept these funds for much needed and long overdue upgrades to our facilities.  Thank you to Susan Collins for being such a strong advocate for us and the Town of Washburn.  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This would also fund a study to determine the effectiveness of a nationwide public awareness campaign on recruiting and training volunteer drivers that provide assistance to older Americans living in rural or suburban communities that lack the density for traditional mass transportation.“As the oldest state in America by median age, there is a serious need in Maine to provide seniors access to the transportation options necessary for them to maintain their independence, particularly in our rural areas,” said Senator Collins. “ITNAmerica is the nation's leading model for community-based, sustainable senior transportation, and they have so far provided more than a million rides to older and visually impaired individuals.  This funding will allow them to further their work to increase the army of volunteers and drivers that make these services possible, helping even more Mainers safely visit their doctors, families, and friends.”","year":"FY 2022"},"E0641DC7-3694-435E-8780-38134F0B49B7":{"TotalRows":283,"uid":"E0641DC7-3694-435E-8780-38134F0B49B7","title":"[$300,000] UMaine Managing Invasive Emerald Ash Borer","summary":null,"eventType":"investment","eventTypeLabel":"Investment","date":"01/01/2022","url":"services/funding-maines-future/300000-umaine-managing-invasive-emerald-ash-borer","city":"Orono","county":"Penobscot","lat":44.881679,"lng":-68.738649,"description":"To support the University of Maine's work with private landowners, Tribes, and other partners to plan for, manage, and mitigate Emerald ash borer. 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This equipment will help increase clinical training capacity in these specialties, and train critically-needed nurses in rural communities. The $1 million request will purchase and outfit a 40-foot mobile simulation unit with high-fidelity pediatric and infant simulators, a high-fidelity birthing manikin and virtual reality equipment and headsets to maximize and standardize the clinical learning experience. The van will provide a full-scale simulation center with two rooms that mimic a hospital room, a control room to operate the technology, and a debriefing space. 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The project aims to help the University develop new models for interprofessional education, clinical practice, and research needed for healthcare education and practice.","year":"FY 2022"},"AEE11424-68F4-414B-82BE-2B030FCA2C77":{"TotalRows":283,"uid":"AEE11424-68F4-414B-82BE-2B030FCA2C77","title":"[$100,000] Isle au Haut Thoroughfare","summary":null,"eventType":"investment","eventTypeLabel":"Investment","date":"01/01/2022","url":"services/funding-maines-future/100000-isle-au-haut-thoroughfare","city":"Isle au Haut","county":"Knox","lat":44.07536,"lng":-68.63336,"description":"To begin the Environmental Assessment and related processes to prepare for a maintenance dredging of a 60-year-old federal navigation channel.","year":"FY 2022"},"7194050E-D975-4054-98D2-0DB0ED8F60BA":{"TotalRows":283,"uid":"7194050E-D975-4054-98D2-0DB0ED8F60BA","title":"[$2,851,000] East Millinocket Industrial Complex Redevelopment","summary":null,"eventType":"investment","eventTypeLabel":"Investment","date":"01/01/2022","url":"services/funding-maines-future/2851000-east-millinocket-industrial-complex-redevelopment","city":"East Millinocket","county":"Penobscot","lat":45.62555,"lng":-68.57388,"description":"To repair and renovate a former paper mill site to accommodate transportation, shipping, and receiving via train and truck traffic. 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