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PublishedAugust 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.
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PublishedJuly 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.
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PublishedJuly 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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PublishedJune 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.
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PublishedJune 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.
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PublishedMay 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.
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PublishedMay 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.
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PublishedApril 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.
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PublishedApril 2, 2021
Gov. Mills signs executive order to develop clean transportation plan
A state climate plan estimates Maine needs 219,000 light-duty electric vehicles on the road by 2030 to meet its emissions targets.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2021
Rockland ferry terminal closed after COVID-19 case
The terminal will stay closed until Friday morning while officials notify close contacts and clean the building after a staff member tested positive for the virus.
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