Bicycles
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PublishedMay 4, 2022
Family says cyclist who died in Portland crash thought all people ‘worthy of love and attention’
Christina Holt worked for 17 years at Portland's Shalom House, doing overnights at group homes run by the agency and connecting clients to community-based mental health services.
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PublishedMay 4, 2022
Bath gears up for National Bike Month
A mountain bike ride at the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust’s Lily Pond Preserve on May 7 will kick of a slate of events hosted by the Bath Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee celebrating National Bike Month.
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PublishedAugust 26, 2021
Cyclist, 72, killed in crash with SUV in Gorham
Police say Stephen Palmer of Gorham died of injuries he sustained in the collision as he pedaled along Sebago Lake Road on Thursday.
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PublishedJune 1, 2021
Portland seeks operator for bike-share program
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PublishedMay 31, 2021
Portland seeks proposals for municipal bike-share program
Such programs have surged in popularity in many large American cities and are hailed as a way to reduce vehicle congestion and related pollution while encouraging healthy lifestyles.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2021
Soaring global demand leads to shortage of bicycles in Maine
The coronavirus pandemic triggered a cycling boom, and sales the U.S. has not witnessed since the 1973 oil crisis.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2020
Portland Kids Duathlon raises $8,000 for COVID needs
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PublishedJune 11, 2020
Pandemic sparks bicycle boom, and Mainers overwhelm supply
Stay-at-home orders created ideal market conditions for a surge in cycling, but now consumers face a shortage of bikes because of supply chain disruption.
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PublishedOctober 19, 2019
Commentary: Reduction in Maine speeding fines hasn’t led to rise in speeding tickets
The state should use all available tools to enforce speed limits and educate the public about the risks of driving too fast.
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PublishedOctober 1, 2019
Falmouth forum to prioritize bicycle, pedestrian plan
Town leaders want to know if the three-year old document is still relevant in guiding infrastructure improvements.