By Gary Remal, Kennebec Journal, Augusta, Maine Dec. 16--AUGUSTA -- Having failed to win a federal $100,000 marketing grant, Augusta State Airport officials are moving ahead with a home-grown plan to encourage travelers to fly to and from the capital.

By A.J. Higgins, Kennebec Journal, Augusta, Maine May 16--AUGUSTA -- Expansion of a runway safety area at Augusta State Airport will move forward in the wake of new federal funding. The new allocation announced Monday by U.S. Sens. Olympia J.

WASHINGTON - An amendment to a spending bill passed by the Senate on Thursday includes a provision co-sponsored by U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe of Maine to add $17 million to a fund that helps preserve rural airports.