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May 15, 2008

Feds approve assistance for flood repair

The governor yesterday announced that six Maine counties will receive federal assistance to rebuild public infrastructure damaged in the May Day flood.

The federal government has agreed to contribute 75% of the total cost to repair public infrastructure in the counties, and the remainder will be paid for by state and local government, according to David Farmer, spokesman for Gov. John Baldacci. Preliminary damage assessments in Aroostook, Knox, Lincoln, Piscataquis, Somerset and Waldo counties has totaled $2.3 million, but Farmer says that figure is likely to rise.

The funds will only be used for infrastructure repair in five of the counties. Aroostook, however, may also apply for funds to assist individuals.

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