U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, announced that nine airports across Maine — including Eastern Slope Regional Airport in Fryeburg — have been awarded a total of $3,490,995 from the Department of Transportation (DOT).

“Maine’s regional airports are an essential piece of our transportation network, linking communities to other parts of the state, the country, and the world,” said Senator Collins. “By helping to improve the efficiency and safety of operations, these investments will allow these airports to continue to serve as a transportation option and support job creation in rural parts of our state.”

The grant funding, which was awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration, was awarded as follows: $320,310 for Eastern Slopes Regional Airport to construct a hangar. This funding will support the construction of a 10,000 square foot hangar building to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue.