It’s important for Maine to participate so we can ensure that the Transportation and Climate Initiative is designed to benefit the unique needs of a rural state.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Despite warnings, thousands of Mainers expected to travel for holidays
Winter holiday travel will be far less prevalent than in previous years, but many will still hit the road as public officials urge caution amid the raging pandemic.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Biden picks Buttigieg as transportation chief, ex-Michigan governor as energy secretary
The president-elect has pledged to spend billions making major infrastructure improvements and on retrofitting initiatives that can help the U.S. battle climate change.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Uncategorized
Rain, snow, growing outages as strong storm blasts through Maine
More than 166,000 CMP customers were without electricity Saturday night, and emergency management officials warned Mainers to avoid travel because of ice and snow.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine’s infrastructure gets a C- from civil engineers
Slightly better than the nation’s average D+ grade, Maine’s roads, bridges, wastewater plants are still in dire need of upgrades, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Portland awarded $4.1 million federal grant for port improvements
The grant is part of a package of $220 million in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Posted inLocal & State
Oh, deer: Your odds of hitting an animal on the way home tonight? Higher than you think.
Your odds of hitting an animal on the drive home tonight? One in 91, according to State Farm. Maine ranks 22nd in the country for its rate of animal collisions, according to a news release from the insurance company Wednesday. State Farm covered 1,365 car-animal claims last year in Maine. November, October and December are […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
As start of school approaches, central Maine schools finalize transportation plans
While some districts are set, others are still determining how many students are opting for in-person learning and will require transportation.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine’s charter bus companies say they are on verge of collapse
With high overhead and almost no revenue, the companies are pinning their hopes on a federal bailout that may not come.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Concord Coach Lines to restart Maine-Boston bus service in mid-August
The popular passenger bus line suspended its daily service in late March in response to the coronavirus pandemic.