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.

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.

PHOTO: Bridge workers in Lewiston in danger

Construction workers on the Lown Peace Bridge in Lewiston face danger from passing trucks.

PHOTO: Rooftop roofer in Lewiston

Sophia's House in Lewiston gets a new roof.

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.

DOT cancels Taylor Brook bridge replacement project

State officials cancel 15 road and bridge projects because it cannot afford escalating construction prices.

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.

Route 4 paving resumes from Auburn to Livermore

High cost for high school project debated in Gorham

Both residents and school officials wrestle with a $96.8 million plan to renovate and expand the 59-year-old building.

Bethel takes initial steps toward road project

A possible WiFi hotspot could be coming to Bethel, with a decision expected to be made in the next month.