Maine coastal communities wait on infrastructure bill [Video]

AUGUSTA, Maine — As the end of the legislative session continues to encroach, Maine coastal communities and businesses are holding out for a funding bill to repair infrastructure.

If passed, it would allocate $60 million from the Maine Budget Stabilization fund, also known as the “rainy day fund.” The funding would go towards the Department of Transportation, Infrastructure Adaptation Fund, and other special revenue funds to be used for repairs and infrastructure improvements.

Maine Lobstermen’s Association Executive Director Patrice McCarron says a lot of working waterfronts are relying on the funding to help rebuild, and are concerned about what to do next if things don’t move forward.

“Our infrastructure along the coast got hit with about 90 million dollars in damage through those January storms,” McCarron said. “If it doesn’t pass, …