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Maine Voices: Blue skies reign over the Portland International Jetport
The jetport has built a national reputation for balancing airport development with effective environmental stewardship.
After 4-year wait, Casco Bay Lines plans next phase of ferry terminal expansion
The company will spend $7 million on improvements designed to ease congestion.
Maine Observer: Missing the better angels of our nature
A visit to Washington leaves us mourning a country that is forgotten.
Maine Voices: Governor candidates lack strategies for reducing road fatalities
None seem to be moved by Maine’s dismal record on highway safety, especially when compared with the U.K.
Maine Turnpike Authority awards $39.5 million contract for new York tollbooth
Reed and Reed, from Woolwich, will start work on a 3-year construction project in November.
Got 19 hours to spare? The world’s longest flight is back
Singapore Airlines launched the record-breaking route in 2004, but canceled it nine years later because of rising fuel prices.
Maine Observer: Flying lobsters from Maine to Wyoming
Remember that not everyone west of here knows that lobsters don’t turn red until they’re cooked.
Another View: Bill could be breakthrough for beleaguered air travelers
The measure would ban involuntary bumping after boarding and set minimum size requirements for seats.
Portland to hold forum next week on self-driving public transportation
City Manager Jon Jennings is interested in exploring the potential of driverless shuttles to alleviate congestion.