Spectrum News reports on UMaine Extension 4-H receiving funding for Bridgton education center

Spectrum News reported that the new educational center at an iconic movie theater in Bridgton is getting a boost from federal money that will help pay for the theater’s purchase. Rep. Chellie Pingree and Sen. Angus King announced the $450,000 in funding on Monday. Susan Jennings, executive director of the Maine 4-H Foundation and a professor with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, said this week that 4-H anticipated the funding announced on Monday and will be using it to pay for the purchase of the theater.