It took a three-day highway closure to tear down and replace one of Maine’s busiest sections of road, the Veranda Street bridge in Portland.
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Take it slow, drivers: Work crews abound as downtown Waterville road work continues
Some of the most visible work happening this week as part of the $11.92 million project is near the police station at Colby and Fronts streets, and on Main Street, near Post Office Square, where workers are replacing the road.
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Waterville library nears end of $910,000 renovation with eye toward reopening this year
The Waterville Public Library closed in March 2020 when the pandemic hit and has remained shuttered as workers have undertaken an extensive renovation effort.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Cianbro acquires Florida-based construction company
Pittsfield-based Cianbro is one of the country’s largest employee-owned construction firms with roughly 4,000 workers.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
More than a hill of beans: Roux developer seeks zoning for 16- to 17-story building
The institute wants zoning changes to allow large residential high-rise on the former B&M Baked Beans property.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
New high-speed toll plaza in York finally ready to open
The new plaza will allow drivers with E-ZPass transponders to zip through without slowing down.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Buying a first home is only going to get harder
Build-to-rent is all the rage on Wall Street, reducing the number of houses available for individuals to buy at the lower end of the market.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville school forum postponed after storm damages property of key official
The public forum, which may be rescheduled for next week, is to discuss a controversial proposal to build $6.12 million addition to Waterville Junior High School.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Parents concerned about Waterville plan to move 4th, 5th graders to new junior high addition
Waterville Public Schools proposes to build an 18,000-square-foot addition to Waterville Junior High School that would be separate from the school.
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Commentary: Climate policies must create good-paying, quality jobs for an equitable Maine economy
Project labor agreements allow any contractor to bid – and they keep reputable contractors from being underbid by those who cut corners.