Officials from the state Department of Transportation, city of Waterville, Cianbro, Colby College and others have been meeting to ensure the lines of communication stay open about bridge lane closures and other matters and that the public is aware that downtown businesses are open and accessible during bridge construction.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Deteriorating roads are a $26 million problem for Augusta
An outside firm says that’s the sum the city needs to pay to address concerns with about a quarter of its roads.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
‘Bidenomics’ delivered a once-in-generation investment. It shows the pros and cons of policymaking
Democrats see the trio of bills – 2 of which also drew support from Republicans – as their calling card to voters ahead of the 2024 election, the tangible results of Biden’s tenure in the White House.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Ticonic Bridge to close for a night next week to prepare for construction project
The Ticonic Bridge, which spans the Kennebec River between Waterville and Winslow, will be replaced as part of a nearly $53 million project.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Sen. King gets whirlwind tour of Skowhegan and investments that signal promising future
Independent U.S. Sen. Angus King, whose first professional job was in Skowhegan, was in town Monday to hear how federal money is being invested in projects, including the River Park and redeveloping the former Solon Manufacturing Co. mill.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
$52.8 million Ticonic Bridge replacement project to start this month
The 113-year-old bridge spans the Kennebec River between Waterville and Winslow.
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Commentary: Ohio’s train derailment – not spy balloons – is the real national security threat
The railroad accident and chemical spill underscore the slow degradation of U.S. infrastructure and disaster response.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Winslow council OKs up to $6.8 million in bonds for upgrades to Chaffee Brook pumping station
Work on the pumping station, built in the 1970s, and adding two sewer lines at the bottom of the Kennebec River could total $8 million, according to town officials.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Why can’t we wrap our heads around public investment in child care?
Unless we can accept that access to child care is infrastructure, the nation’s child care crisis – and its attendant ills – will only worsen.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
North Carolina attack described as ‘wakeup call’ to protect power substations
The governor calls for a thorough assessment of the state’s critical infrastructure, and thousands remain without power after a person or persons shot up 2 substations.