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PublishedOctober 22, 2021
For the 1st time in 9 years, Maine Turnpike Authority to raise tolls in November
The turnpike authority had planned to increase tolls in 2028 but decided to do it sooner to offset revenue decline created by diminished traffic due to the pandemic.
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PublishedAugust 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.
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PublishedAugust 15, 2021
Another View: Don’t forget biofuels in Maine climate fight
Planners are not giving enough attention to lower-carbon alternatives that are available today.
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PublishedAugust 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.
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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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PublishedJuly 4, 2021
Maine Voices: The future of transportation looks electric
As with ‘horseless carriages’ and Kodak cameras, gas-powered vehicles are in for a disruption.
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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 11, 2021
Opponents seek probe of priority ferry boarding plan for Peaks Island residents
Casco Bay Lines approved the one-year pilot program for residents, property owners and their families this spring, but not everyone is on board.
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