Maine DOT announces inspection work impacting Deer Isle-Sedgwick Bridge traffic
The Maine Department of Transportation has announced inspection work on the Deer Isle-Sedgwick Bridge, which bridges Route 15 over Eggemoggin Reach, linking Deer Isle and Sedgwick.
80 H-1B petitions filed by Health Care and Social Assistance employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry in Maine in 2024
In 2024, 80 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry located in Maine, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
Maine legislature debates pollution, privacy protections, and tax alterations
Legislative activity in Maine is currently focused on various significant proposals, which include measures to reduce pollution from transportation, mandate cash acceptance by businesses, protect consumer privacy, and license residential building...
- Replacement of Babson Bridge in Mount Desert begins with 2027 completion target
- Cromwell Brook Bridge replacement to begin in Bar Harbor this June
- Roadwork to begin on Turner intersection
- Jared Golden highlights challenges in shipbuilding, accountability, and foreign gift regulations
- How many H-1B petitions made by Maine employers were approved during 2024?
Maine saw 12.9% increase in transfer dependency percentage between 1970 and 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 22.7% of income in Maine, a 12.9% rise from 9.8% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Roundabout construction in Newport set to begin April
The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) is set to begin construction on a new roundabout at the intersection of Routes 2 and 7 in Newport.
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Jared Golden addresses information security failures and gender wage gap
U.S. Congressman Jared Golden recently tweeted about critical issues such as national security lapses (March 24) and gender wage disparity (March 25).
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Maine DOT plans ADA-compliant upgrades in Auburn, Lewiston, and Sanford
The Maine Department of Transportation is undertaking a project to upgrade crosswalk landings, sidewalk ramps, and curbs in the cities of Auburn, Lewiston, and Sanford.
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1 H-1B petition filed by Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry in Maine in 2024
Employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry based in Maine submitted one H-1B petition during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Route 1 reconstruction project in Camden resumes with $9.3 million contract
The Maine Department of Transportation, in collaboration with its contracting partners, is set to continue its work on the Great Brook Bridge culvert replacement and Route 1 rehabilitation project in Camden.
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Jared Golden advocates for museum designation and calls for accountability
Congressman Jared Golden addresses key issues through social media posts dated March 24, 2025.
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Lane closure scheduled on Broadway in Bangor for bridge replacement project
The Maine Department of Transportation has announced a lane closure on Broadway in Bangor, where it intersects with I-95.
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Roundabout construction set for Routes 2 and 7 in Newport
The Maine Department of Transportation is set to construct a roundabout at the intersection of Routes 2 and 7 in Newport.
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Southbound I-95 closure planned in Pittsfield for maintenance work
The Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced a temporary closure of the southbound side of I-95 near Mile Marker 152 in Pittsfield.
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College Road in Lewiston closed for emergency repairs due to sinkhole
The Maine Department of Transportation has announced an emergency closure of College Road in Lewiston due to a sinkhole caused by a culvert failure.
