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transportation

Published
February 2, 2022

Change coming: Maine Turnpike plans to end cash toll collection

Technological advancements in recent decades have made the cash toll experience alien to many drivers.
Published
January 18, 2022

Maine highway planners look to new federal funding for village projects

The state's newest three-year highway plan focuses on paving and bridges, but transportation officials hope federal grant funding can change its approach in Maine downtowns.
Published
January 12, 2022

Cooking oil spill creates slippery mess on Buxton road

Local officials say an equipment malfunction caused the used restaurant oil to leak onto Route 202.
Published
January 4, 2022

Commentary: Millennials are finally spending like grownups

The largest generation in the United States is buying houses and cars. That’s going to have consequences for inflation.
Published
December 22, 2021

Maine’s electric vehicle transition a costly proposition, report says

Public funding for new vehicle incentives and charging stations to meet Maine's climate goals is projected to fall short by more than $100 million, according to the state-commissioned report.

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Published
December 18, 2021

First snow arrives to blanket Maine

Between 4 and 7 inches is expected throughout much of the state. A year ago Maine had 19 inches of snow on the ground by this date.
Published
December 17, 2021

Portland adds summer flights to Nashville, New York City

Maine's largest airport expands travelers' options during peak tourism season.
Published
December 3, 2021

Rating agency expects Maine Turnpike to raise tolls by 29% in 2028

Fitch Ratings, a major bond rating agency, projects that the Turnpike will need to raise tolls to fund anticipated construction projects, including the Gorham connector.
Published
November 29, 2021

Residents, travelers bemoan impending loss of Portland’s Greyhound mural

The bus station logo on a building owned by Maine Medical Center is nostalgic for many but has helped to compromise a deteriorating brick wall.
Published
November 23, 2021

Portland Harbor dredging project misses another chance at federal funding

A $34 million plan to remove silt from wharves and marinas was not selected from hundreds of applicants for a U.S. Department of Transportation grant.