The increase will affect railroad crossings in Auburn, Lewiston, Monmouth, Winthrop, Waterville and beyond.
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Maine Turnpike Authority staying mum on executive director applicants
The search comes as the state agency reconsiders the stalled Gorham Connector proposal and rebounds from a scathing administrative review.
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United to add summer flights from Portland to Houston
The service will operate on Saturdays starting in June.
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Avelo Airlines launches flights between Portland, New Haven
It is the low-cost carrier’s first Maine route.
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Portland jetport will be especially busy this Thanksgiving
The Maine Turnpike is also expected to be busier than it was this time last year.
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Portland Jetport plans nearly $5 million in improvements
The money would fund upgrades to the passenger terminal building and parking garage, and the development of a new over-the-water flight path meant to reduce neighborhood noise complaints.
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Maine seeks new operator to revive Rockland Branch rail line
The Department of Transportation is seeking to restore freight service and that could help the Amtrak Downeaster resume its effort to add passenger service from Brunswick to Rockland.
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Central Maine riders, officials worry about transportation contract change
Maine awarded its nonemergency medical transport contract for eligible MaineCare recipients to Modivcare, but Penquis Community Action Program, which has been Kennebec Valley Community Action Program’s broker for transportation for the last 10 years, has appealed that decision, with KVCAP officials saying moving to Modivcare could devastate KVCAP’s transportation system.
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MaineCare patients, advocates say transportation company failing to live up to agreement
Patients say drivers with Modivcare, the largest non-emergency medical transportation broker in the country, are denying rides without explanation.
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Breeze Airways to add another route between Portland and Florida
Starting Nov. 20, the airline will offer flights twice a week from Portland to Sarasota.