The governor says her plan is focused on immediate economic recovery from the pandemic, long-term economic growth and infrastructure revitalization.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Windham correctional center revamp moves closer to completion
Modernizing a century-old prison by constructing new buildings and demolishing others is complicated when that prison is fully operating, but completion of the work at the Maine Correctional Center in Windham is expected be completed by August 2022, just off the original June 2022 target date. The $141 million state funded project, which began in […]
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Posted inThe Forecaster
Back Cove works closes I-295 Exit 7 for two months
Exit 7 off Interstate-295 to Franklin Street will be closed for eight weeks, beginning Monday, March 15, as work continues on the Portland’s Back Cove South Storage Facility. “The ramp closures will vary during the eight week timeframe so motorists should pay attention to the message boards or make plans to seek alternate routes during […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The humble Farmer: Too much money weighing down your pockets? Let’s fix up the house!
Home improvements at my place left the foundation 9 inches higher on the north end.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Three remaining school projects ready for bids
Construction could start as early as this spring with completion by fall 2023.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine construction industry remains strong amid economic downturn
The state fared better than other parts of the country, but what the future holds is uncertain.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Biddeford breaks ground on RiverWalk parking garage
Years in the making, city officials hope the parking garage will be a key component in the revitalization effort for the city’s mill district.
Posted inTimes Record
DOT to repair bridge connecting Arrowsic to mainland
Crews will resurface and repave the bridge and replace three out of the four bridge joints. The work will cost just over $1 million in state and federal funding.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine lost 1,700 construction jobs from March to April
About 5.7% of all Maine jobs in the industry were lost as projects were postponed or canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, but the state had the lowest percentage of construction job losses in New England.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Detour needed for Deering’s Corner roundabout utility work
PORTLAND — Utility work as part of the Deering’s Corner roundabout project will begin Wednesday, May 27, at the intersection of Deering and Brighton avenues and Falmouth Street. Both legs of Falmouth Street at the intersection and the north leg of Deering Avenue will be closed. All traffic to and from the intersection from these […]