RANGELEY (AP) — An airport in rural Maine is getting more than $11 million in federal funding to extend its runway and make other improvements. The money is going from the Federal Aviation Administration to the town of Rangeley, which is home to Steven A. Bean Municipal Airport. Republican Sen. Susan Collins says the enhancements […]
Steven A. Bean Municipal Airport
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Airports in Oxford, Franklin counties receive money
PARIS — The Oxford County Regional Airport will receive $210,710 from the federal government to install a 4,360-foot fence around the airfield. According to a news release from the office U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, the funds are part of a $10.5 million grant awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program. The perimeter fence […]
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Snodeo coming to Rangeley this weekend
RANGELEY — Great weather and plenty of snow mean excellent conditions for the 28th annual Snodeo on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Jan 21-23. Hosted by the Rangeley Lakes Snowmobile Club, the event draws thousands of snowmobilers and spectators for shows, competitions, helicopter rides, radar run, poker run, free family events and lots of food. One […]
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County airports receive federal grant
Two airports in Franklin County will receive funding from a Federal Aviation Administration airport improvement grant. The Steven A. Bean Municipal Airport in Rangeley will receive $200,000 for precision approach pass way indicators and runway end indicator lights, Town Manager Tiki White said. Installation of a perimeter fence and gate for security also is planned. The […]