The annual TRIP report says 15 percent of Maine bridges are structurally deficient, a percentage unchanged from last year.
October 2015
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Mass. towing company bills man $48,000 to extricate Jeep
It took 12 hours to pull the vehicle out amid dangerous conditions, the towing company said.
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Falling gas prices nick WEX income in 3rd quarter
The South Portland-based vehicle fleet payments company reports a 25 percent drop in revenue, but its CEO says recently announced acquisitions will reduce the company’s exposure to volatile gas prices.
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Clinton to vote on zoning change, money transfer
Voters will be asked to approve amendments to the town’s commercial zone to allow day care businesses downtown and move nearly $80,000 to pay for sidewalk improvements.
Posted inLifestyle
UMF artist presentation set for Flex Gallery
‘Interstices: A Sonic Map of Portland, Maine’ will be on exhibit through Nov. 12.
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‘The Hanover House’ to be screened at Johnson Hall
Halloween event planned for 7:30 p.m. in Gardiner.
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Ex-Speaker Dennis Hastert pleads guilty to evading banking laws in hush-money scheme
The 73-year-old Republican would serve up to six months in prison under the deal, but a judge could increase the sentence.
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Water Bear Confabulum seasonal arts festival planned for Farmington
UMF Art Gallery Oct. 31
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U.S. House makes fresh start as Republicans nominate Paul Ryan to be speaker, budget deal passes
The huge two-year budget deal between President Obama and congressional leaders of both parties would raise the government’s borrowing limit through March 2017, averting an unprecedented default just days away.
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School police officer fired after tossing teen in South Carolina classroom
The sheriff says the deputy did not follow proper procedures.