From the depths of the Great Recession, Maine’s economy began a steady rebound that has allowed some industries to flourish despite a growing worker shortage.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
PHOTO/VIDEO: Shroud comes off Lown Peace Bridge
New Anniversary Park in Auburn comes together as renovations to the Lown Peace Bridge between Lewiston and Auburn nears completion.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
State panel gets rolling on effort to solve highway funding shortfall
The independent commission will look into ways to overcome the state’s $140 million yearly funding gap for roads and bridges.
Posted inBusiness
PHOTOS: Aerial view of Bates College construction project
A bird’s-eye view of Bates College and the Bonney Science Center being built at Campus Avenue and Bardwell Street.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
PHOTO: Bridge workers in Lewiston in danger
Construction workers on the Lown Peace Bridge in Lewiston face danger from passing trucks.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
PHOTO: Rooftop roofer in Lewiston
Sophia’s House in Lewiston gets a new roof.
Posted inMaine
Maine DOT cancels projects, cuts $59 million from construction plan
State officials cancel 15 road and bridge projects because it cannot afford escalating construction prices.
Posted inMaine
DOT cancels Taylor Brook bridge replacement project
State officials cancel 15 road and bridge projects because it cannot afford escalating construction prices.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Construction prices that have ‘blown past estimates’ force state to ditch road projects
With bids coming in much higher than anticipated, the Department of Transportation will cut tens of millions of dollars in planned improvements.
Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Route 4 paving resumes from Auburn to Livermore
Construction work is set to resume on Route 4 from Auburn to Livermore, according to the Maine Department of Transportation. The work area begins north of Fair Street in Auburn and extends more than 17 miles to just north of Church Street in Livermore. Crews may restrict travel to alternating one-way traffic during the construction […]