As a child, humble safely rode his bike on Route 131. As a teen, he was part of the first cohort to drive to school. Now, he runs across.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Frontier Airlines to add nonstop flights connecting Portland with Florida’s Gulf Coast
The ultra low-cost carrier plans to start flying from Portland to Tampa and Fort Myers this fall.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Teenagers too young to be trusted behind the wheel of a big truck
The deceptively named, industry-backed DRIVE-Safe Act shouldn’t have Bruce Poliquin’s backing.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Secret recording isn’t what Uber, Lyft passengers sign up for
After a driver for both is caught live-streaming unsuspecting travelers, the companies get much-deserved scrutiny.
Posted inLocal & State
Night work on Casco Bay Bridge to close lanes starting next week
Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction in August and September as workers seal the concrete to protect the steel underneath from salt and moisture.
Posted inSea Change, Source
Air travel the ‘fastest and cheapest way to fry the planet’
Before you step onto that plane, consider its environmental costs.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Federal grant will fund improvements to help jetport handle more passengers
The $3.9 million will pay for a new taxiway and a larger plane parking apron that are part of a 20-year expansion master plan.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Portland selected as a testing ground for self-driving car technology
The city hopes its role in the pilot project to test software that maps local traffic rules and restrictions will help it attract companies developing autonomous vehicles.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Augusta proposal indicates changing face of Maine downtowns
By switching the focus from vehicle flow to pedestrians, returning to two-way traffic along Water Street could accelerate the revitalization of the city center.
Posted inLocal & State
Portland envisions its waterfront without Nova Scotia ferry service
Bay Ferries Ltd. wants to invest in a move to Bar Harbor, where it would base its service to Canada. That ‘likely’ scenario would cost the city some revenue, while opening up opportunities.