By Will Tuell

Legislation ending the partial federal government shutdown two weeks ago included approximately $1.5 million in Congressionally Directed Spending for Washington County, U.S. Senator Susan Collins said in a press release. 

The Marshfield Volunteer Fire Department will receive $756,000 towards the construction of a fire station, Collins said, noting that the funding is part of a larger, $12 million package for fire station construction and emergency services across the state.