Two ship pilots were on board the large cargo vessel that hit Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. A veteran ship captain describes the role these pilots play in close-quarter maneuvering.
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Second channel opened allowing some vessels to bypass wreckage of the Baltimore bridge
The channels are open primarily to vessels involved in the cleanup effort after the bridge collapse, along with some barges and tugs that have been stuck in the Port of Baltimore.
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Feds approve Maine’s plan to broaden internet access, unlocking up to $14 million
The first Digital Equity Plan in the nation to win approval outlines how Maine will expand access to high-speed, reliable internet and break down barriers to broadband connections.
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Sen. King gets whirlwind tour of Skowhegan and investments that signal promising future
Independent U.S. Sen. Angus King, whose first professional job was in Skowhegan, was in town Monday to hear how federal money is being invested in projects, including the River Park and redeveloping the former Solon Manufacturing Co. mill.
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North Carolina attack described as ‘wakeup call’ to protect power substations
The governor calls for a thorough assessment of the state’s critical infrastructure, and thousands remain without power after a person or persons shot up 2 substations.
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Some Portland flights turned away as jetport runway paving continues
The Portland International Jetport will be closed to air traffic overnight until its newly repaved main runway reopens in mid-June.
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Biden visits collapsed bridge, touts infrastructure law
Biden promised money from the infrastructure law would help rebuild the collapsed Pittsburgh bridge and ‘thousands of other bridges across the country.’
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Rescuers form human chain to reach bus after Pittsburgh bridge collapse
The collapse occurs hours before President Biden visits the city to promote his $1 trillion infrastructure law, which has earmarked about $1.6 billion for Pennsylvania bridge maintenance.
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With its agenda stuck, White House puts focus back on infrastructure
President Biden is trying to regain a sense of optimism after his administration has endured a rough week.
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Passenger rail receives historic funding as Downeaster turns 20
In Maine, municipal leaders want to see the Boston-to-Brunswick service expanded to other parts of the state, and a bill signed by the governor would study the issue.