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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Portland seeks operator for bike-share program
The city is seeking a company interested in running a bike-share program in Portland, with a desired launch date of June 2022. It is seeking proposals from those qualified to provide a program design and marketing, operation and maintenance for the program. Goals for the bike-share program, according to the city, include promoting bicycling as […]
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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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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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Portland Kids Duathlon raises $8,000 for COVID needs
PORTLAND — The Portland Kids Duathlon has donated $8,000 to the Foundation for Portland Public Schools to help with COVID-19 needs in the city schools. The money may be used for innovation grants to educators, extra academic support for students, free meals to supplement federal lunch and breakfast programs and to support families in crisis. […]
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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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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.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
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.
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Bicyclist killed in Scarborough was aspiring novelist and substitute teacher
Kathleen Kirsch, 63, of Scarborough was struck by a car while she was riding Friday afternoon along Route 1.
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Insight: Rekindling America’s past love – the bicycle
European cities show that it’s possible, and beneficial to limit cars and encourage pedaling.