Land-use planning reform and a transit study should come before construction of a $200 million-plus highway project.
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Posted inNation & World
Biden visits collapsed bridge, touts infrastructure law
Biden promised money from the infrastructure law would help rebuild the collapsed Pittsburgh bridge and ‘thousands of other bridges across the country.’
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Posted inNation & World, News
Rescuers form human chain to reach bus after Pittsburgh bridge collapse
The collapse occurs hours before President Biden visits the city to promote his $1 trillion infrastructure law, which has earmarked about $1.6 billion for Pennsylvania bridge maintenance.
Posted inLocal & State
Waterville, Winslow officials urge DOT to close Ticonic Bridge during construction
The $40.5 million project to replace the bridge over the Kennebec River between Waterville and Winslow on U.S. Route 201 is scheduled to start this fall or in the spring of next year.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
With its agenda stuck, White House puts focus back on infrastructure
President Biden is trying to regain a sense of optimism after his administration has endured a rough week.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Joe Biden falls short on promise of unity
As a candidate, he claimed to be able to bring people together, but as a president, he has not delivered.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: SALT deduction helps the wealthy but does almost nothing for working Mainers
If an expanded state and local deduction for federal taxes is a casualty of the stalled Build Back Better bill, it won’t be a loss for most Mainers.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: For climate, safety, we should build a better transportation system
The rising number of Maine pedestrian fatalities is just one sign that roads are unhealthy and unsafe.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Nation & World
Passenger rail receives historic funding as Downeaster turns 20
In Maine, municipal leaders want to see the Boston-to-Brunswick service expanded to other parts of the state, and a bill signed by the governor would study the issue.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rep. Pingree: Infrastructure bill win-win for our economy, environment
Now Congress must pass the Build Back Better Act to keep pace with other nations on social supports.