The City Council said the goals address what they consider the city’s most pressing issues.
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5 on crashed plane named, but still no formal identification by officials
Federal investigators are in communication with families impacted by the Sunday crash that killed 6 people, the Bangor airport director said.
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Investigators arrive at Bangor airport after crash kills 2 crew, 4 passengers
Federal crews reached the scene Tuesday, and officials have not formally identified any victims.
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Maine parents heartbroken after 2 students killed by school buses in a month
Following the deaths of students in Rockland and Standish, parents across the state said they’re devastated by the news but not necessarily more wary of putting their kids on the bus.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Are lifted pickup trucks illegal in Maine? | Fact brief
Maine has strict requirements regarding the allowable length, height and weight of vehicles.
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Wells Transportation Center adds new passenger platform
The project is a part of an effort to allow for a new train route and strengthening the flexibility and reliability of preexisting routes.
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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.
Posted inNation & World, News
Court blocks new rules limiting which immigrants can get commercial drivers’ licenses
The federal appeals court said the federal government didn’t follow proper procedure in drafting the rule that could affect 200 people in Maine and failed to ‘articulate a satisfactory explanation for how the rule would promote safety.’
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South Portland’s crosstown connector effectively killed
The proposed new roadway would cost at least $26.45 million.
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Portland is mapping out what city transportation will look like over the next 20 years
The city is seeking proposals for an all-encompassing transit plan — its first in more than 3 decades — in the hopes of aligning transportation policy with its land-use and climate goals.