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Transportation

Published
August 26, 2021

Shortage of school bus drivers prompts districts to offer big incentives

Some are trying to lure new hires by offering bonuses as big as $3,000, as the pandemic makes a longstanding problem worse.
Published
August 5, 2021

Infrastructure deal includes $1.9 billion for Maine transportation, broadband

The $1 trillion compromise Senate bill includes money for the state and potentially even more in competitive grants, according to a White House estimate.
Published
August 2, 2021

Mass transit recovery lagging in Maine as officials debate solutions

Some regional planners think the only way to get riders back and attract new ones is to invest in transit expansion and innovation.
Published
July 30, 2021

Inflation stalls Maine infrastructure projects including new ferry for Peaks Island

The agency that runs Casco Bay ferries spent 5 years putting together $15 million in funding to replace its 30-year-old Machigonne II. The sole bid for the new boat came in at more than $22 million.
Published
July 19, 2021

Maine Turnpike Authority plans toll hike to offset pandemic losses

Proposed changes include a $1 increase – from $3 to $4 – for cash payers at the York toll plaza.

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Published
June 21, 2021

Struggling Maine bus companies can now apply for federal grants approved 6 months ago

The $2 billion program is welcome as the industry slowly recovers from the pandemic, but some owners say it may not be enough.
Published
June 10, 2021

Maine roads to go unpainted because of national resin shortage

The state has less than half the white and yellow road paint it typically gets in a year and will not restripe low-priority roads.
Published
May 12, 2021

Fuel pipeline shutdown unlikely to affect Maine

Maine and New England do not depend on the Colonial Pipeline, a major East Coast source of gasoline and other fuels that shut down last week after a cyber attack but restarted Wednesday.
Published
May 7, 2021

Mills proposes $140 million bond package for land conservation, transportation

The $40 million bond for the Land for Maine's Future program would honor longtime sportsman George Smith, who died in February after a long battle with ALS.
Published
April 26, 2021

Maine completes first phase of electric vehicle fast-charger network

The installation of new 'level 3' charging stations comes at a time when both government and automakers are promoting a transition to electric cars and trucks.