Southern Maine transit agencies awarded $11.1 million in stimulus funds

The CARES Act funds were awarded by the Greater Portland Council of Governments to help seven agencies replace revenues lost to the pandemic.

Commentary: Regional emission-reduction drive must be part of Maine’s transportation solution

It’s important for Maine to participate so we can ensure that the Transportation and Climate Initiative is designed to benefit the unique needs of a rural state.

Despite warnings, thousands of Mainers expected to travel for holidays

Winter holiday travel will be far less prevalent than in previous years, but many will still hit the road as public officials urge caution amid the raging pandemic.

Biden picks Buttigieg as transportation chief, ex-Michigan governor as energy secretary

The president-elect has pledged to spend billions making major infrastructure improvements and on retrofitting initiatives that can help the U.S. battle climate change.

Rain, snow, growing outages as strong storm blasts through Maine

More than 166,000 CMP customers were without electricity Saturday night, and emergency management officials warned Mainers to avoid travel because of ice and snow.

Maine’s infrastructure gets a C- from civil engineers

Slightly better than the nation's average D+ grade, Maine's roads, bridges, wastewater plants are still in dire need of upgrades, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Portland awarded $4.1 million federal grant for port improvements

The grant is part of a package of $220 million in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Oh, deer: Your odds of hitting an animal on the way home tonight? Higher than you think.

As start of school approaches, central Maine schools finalize transportation plans

While some districts are set, others are still determining how many students are opting for in-person learning and will require transportation.

Maine’s charter bus companies say they are on verge of collapse

With high overhead and almost no revenue, the companies are pinning their hopes on a federal bailout that may not come.