The rail authority now hopes to complete testing for a seasonal run to Rockland by Memorial Day next year.
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Lawmakers pass transportation bonds but reject other borrowing backed by Mills
Republicans follow through on their vow to support bonds for transportation infrastructure while opposing borrowing to finance land conservation, broadband and environmental initiatives.
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Libertarian group says Maine making most of highway funding
A report by the Reason Foundation, which is skeptical of government spending, says Maine has the nation’s 4th-best highways.
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Grants available to aid older Mainers
PORTLAND — Grants of up to $10,000 are available through the Maine Community Foundation for community-based efforts to improve or increase access to transportation that may also reduce social isolation for older people. Maine Charity Foundation Fund grants will support new volunteer driver programs, expansion of transportation programs and improvements to existing transportation programs. The […]
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Maine will use $3 million from VW settlement to fund fuel-efficient vehicles
Schools, local government and businesses can replace old diesel engines, using money from a settlement over charges that the car company tried to cheat on emissions tests.
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Portland explores ways to keep the traffic moving along the waterfront
Officials will present proposals to make Commercial Street safer and more efficient at a public meeting Aug. 13.
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Maine ACLU calls on Concord Coach Lines to forbid immigration searches
The bus company says it is unwilling to deny access to federal agents despite guidance that points to bus passengers having the ability to refuse consent.
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Logistics company opens Saco warehouse
Trucking and storage firm A. Duie Pyle plans to employ 20 full-time workers at a 33,300-square-foot shipping center it built near the Maine Turnpike.
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In a first, Portland airport will regulate ride-sharing companies
A new state law exempts the Portland and Bangor airports from a ban on local regulation of companies like Uber and Lyft.
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MaineHealth gives employees in Portland area free bus passes
About 10,000 workers can ride public buses in Portland and South Portland for free as part of a traffic-calming initiative by the health care company.