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Portland Metro rolls out its biggest expansion ever, with new bus service in Gorham and Westbrook

by Peter McGuire August 22, 2018August 23, 2018

‘Transit West’ includes new bus routes and a transit pass for more than 9,000 University of Southern Maine students, faculty and staff members.

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Frontier Airlines to add non-stop Portland-to-Florida flights

by Peter McGuire August 8, 2018August 8, 2018

The ultra low-cost carrier will start flying between Portland and two cities on Florida’s Gulf Coast this fall.

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Night work on Casco Bay Bridge to close lanes starting next week

by Staff Report July 24, 2018July 25, 2018

Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction in August and September as workers seal the concrete to protect the steel underneath from salt and moisture.

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Air travel the ‘fastest and cheapest way to fry the planet’

by Marina Schauffler July 22, 2018July 19, 2018

Before you step onto that plane, consider its environmental costs.

Business, Maine

Federal grant will fund improvements to help jetport handle more passengers

by Peter McGuire July 18, 2018July 18, 2018

The $3.9 million will pay for a new taxiway and a larger plane parking apron that are part of a 20-year expansion master plan.

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Portland selected as a testing ground for self-driving car technology

by Peter McGuire July 17, 2018July 17, 2018

The city hopes its role in the pilot project to test software that maps local traffic rules and restrictions will help it attract companies developing autonomous vehicles.

Business, Maine

Portland envisions its waterfront without Nova Scotia ferry service

by Peter McGuire July 11, 2018July 12, 2018

Bay Ferries Ltd. wants to invest in a move to Bar Harbor, where it would base its service to Canada. That ‘likely’ scenario would cost the city some revenue, while opening up opportunities.