With a strong economy, affordable gas and a decent weather forecast, the Maine Turnpike Authority predicts that traffic volume will top last year’s record-breaking 1 million tolls paid.
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Maine to emphasize road safety in future construction projects
State officials want to curb a rising trend of deaths and injuries among drivers, riders and pedestrians.
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Maine gets extension to comply with Real ID Act
State driver’s licenses and identification cards can be used at airports and federal facilities for another year while officials improve card security standards.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Garrison Keillor: If only the TSA lady had been there, my life would have been different
If she had followed me around, telling me to pay attention, things would have turned out better.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Online transit survey open for Portland region
Portland Area Comprehensive Transportation System will use survey responses to guide funding for enhanced bus stops and bicycle-pedestrian access.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Observer: Mom’s license plate stays in the family
Nostalgia has its price and comes in different forms, up to and including maintaining a car registration from the 1930s.
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Commentary: Handing air traffic control operations over to a nonprofit makes sense
While our flights are the safest in the world, outdated technology is costing us money, time.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
New investments in public transportation strengthen the region
More service supports the economy and economic opportunity throughout southern Maine.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: International student exchange contributes to interconnected world
We need to remind ourselves of the richness that occurs when we share our lives with foreigners.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Garrison Keillor: It’s good to get away and take a break from the news
The Europeans have a history of dealing with the madness of rulers; we in the United States do not.