Earlier this year, the turnpike authority supported a bill that would allow the state to try using traffic cameras to identify and ticket speeders in highway work zones.
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Posted inLetters
Lewiston-Auburn’s Citylink buses should honor scheduling | Letter
I am 18 and taking college classes at Central Maine Community College. I do not own a car because of the cost; instead, I commute to the CMCC campus twice a week via bus. It has come to my attention that Citylink bus drivers only stop if they see people waiting at a bus stop; […]
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion, Steve Collins
Rick Bennett shows Maine Republicans there’s another way | Steve Collins
At a weekend rally in support of Somali Americans, the state senator from Oxford impressed me.
Posted inCommunity, Local News, Maine, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford seeking feedback on vulnerable road users
Unaware pedestrians and unsafe youth contribute to traffic problems around rotary, police chief says.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
UMaine men’s hockey enters break on win streak
A 3-0 week gets the Black Bears back into Travis Lazarczyk’s top 20.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Stephen King reacts to death of actor and director Rob Reiner: ‘I loved that man’
Reiner, who was found dead along with his wife on Sunday, directed two films adapted from works by the Maine author, ‘Stand By Me’ and ‘Misery.’
Posted inFact Brief, Health, Maine, News
Are ‘forever chemicals’ present in all U.S. water sources? | Fact brief
Also known as PFAS, the chemicals have been linked to decreased fertility, developmental delays and increased risk of cancer.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Eight Maine Subway locations reopen
Eight locations were ordered closed by the state last Wednesday
Posted inNews, The Rangeley Highlander
Holiday fun fills Rangeley during the annual Christmas fair
The Episcopal Church Women hosted a lively and well-attended Holiday Fair on Dec. 12-13, offering décor, crafts, new clothing, and gifts to support outreach near and far.
Posted inLocal News, Rumford Falls Times
Mexico holds retirement party for John Blais after 45 years with road department
The lead foreman retired Dec. 1 after 45 years with the highway department.