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What to know about Portland's Union Branch multiuse pathway
3+ hour, 3+ min ago (87+ words) The new trail between Interstate 295 and Deering Oaks, Fitzpatrick Stadium and Hadlock Field is taking shape, but officials are asking residents to stay off until work is complete....
Maine is a prime candidate for wildlife crossings | Letter
1+ week, 5+ day ago (242+ words) I know many of us have gotten this text, "I just hit a deer." We know the ensuing worry and string of questions: Are you OK? Did anyone get injured? Did the deer survive? Do you need me to come…...
State pedestrian safety campaign adds to parallel efforts in Portland
1+ week, 5+ day ago (265+ words) The announcement came on the same day that the city began developing its first comprehensive transportation plan in more than 30 years....
Let's build more wildlife crossing sites in Maine | Letter
2+ week, 3+ day ago (260+ words) Portland Press Herald - Maine Sunday Telegram You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. With a The Portland Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles each…...
The Falmouth Spur bridge and surrounding roads could be getting major overhaul
2+ week, 6+ day ago (147+ words) The Maine Department of Transportation's proposal is still in the early stages " but its estimated $65-75 million price tag could make it one of the most expensive transportation projects in Maine's history....
Give yourself a $10, 000 raise! Take the bus in Portland. | Opinion
3+ week, 5+ day ago (23+ words) City residents will be surprised at the money " and the stress " they can save by trading in car keys for a bus pass....
Casco Bay Bridge will be closed to large vessels Thursday
3+ week, 6+ day ago (26+ words) The bridge will not open to large sea vessels between 9 a. m. and 3 p. m. Thursday as the Maine Department of Transportation performs maintenance....
Voters approved funding to repair York's Cliff Walk. What's next?
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (717+ words) The popular seaside trail has been closed for more than 2 years because of damage caused by violent storms in early 2024. New funding could mean restoration can finally begin....
Portland looks to tackle speeding at Payson Park
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (647+ words) The city of Portland will install traffic calming measures in Payson Park next month in response to ongoing concerns from residents and a study that confirmed vehicles consistently speed there. Officials said the project, which will include raised speed tables…...
Don't forget about the dangers of State Street, High Street | Letter
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (106+ words) The Portland Press Herald A recent analysis has identified several "high-crash locations," including the intersections at the edge of Deering Oaks, as drivers speed to catch the lights before they change. Thankfully, no one has been killed " yet. Friends of…...