Although I’m now more likely to use Greater Portland’s public transportation system, I won’t be giving up my Subaru.
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Greater Portland Metro’s fares could increase
The bus service will be reviewing fare policies this spring.
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Greater Portland Metro gets $4.25M federal grant to modernize bus fleet, expand service
The grant will pay for 6 new buses and allow the transit agency to add routes into Scarborough and potentially South Portland.
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Court blocks commercial driver’s license change that impacted Maine immigrants, offering reprieve for now
Despite the ruling, leaders of some organizations that work with new Mainers aren’t confident it will stick and say many immigrants have already moved on to other career goals.
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One year in, how is ‘microtransit’ faring in Falmouth?
Greater Portland Metro launched the on-demand shuttle service Metro Connect in Falmouth last year and plans to expand the service to Scarborough and beyond.
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Federal CDL change leaves Maine’s immigrant drivers — and employers — in limbo
New restrictions have led to a scramble at Greater Portland Metro, which halted a training program coordinated by Portland Adult Education and said more than 10% of its drivers are at risk of losing their commercial licenses.
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Scarborough gets a new bus route
MaineDOT and the Maine Turnpike Authority voted unanimously last week to expand public transit into Scarborough.
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Planned closure of trail near Tukey’s Bridge frustrates Portland bike commuters
Unitil is planning to close a section of Back Cove Trail next week to retire a natural gas pipeline. Some cyclists and pedestrians say they’ve been annoyed by a perceived lack of communication and multiple delays.
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BIW partners with Portland to expand bus service to Bath
Bath Iron Works teams up with Greater Portland Metro to bring its BREEZ service to Bath. More affordable Metro bus system fares and discounts will be available to shipyard employees.
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Falmouth’s second Community Fest aims to connect more residents
The all-day event on June 28 is meant to strengthen the social fabric of the town, said an organizer. This year, they hope to attract more locals to the community celebration.