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Interstate 95 closure in Pittsfield set for Wednesday due to truck removal

The Maine Department of Transportation has announced a closure affecting southbound traffic on I-95 near Mile Marker 152 in Pittsfield.

By Pine State News | Apr 2, 2025

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Golden promotes rural veteran support act and addresses tax season and employment issues

Jared Golden, a U.S. Congressman for Maine, shared his support for veterans and highlighted tax and employment matters in his recent tweets dated March 31 and April 1, 2025.

By Pine State News | Apr 1, 2025

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Maine DOT announces inspection work impacting Deer Isle-Sedgwick Bridge traffic

By Pine State News | Apr 1, 2025

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.

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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

By Pine State News | Mar 31, 2025

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.

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Replacement of Babson Bridge in Mount Desert begins with 2027 completion target

By Pine State News | Mar 28, 2025

The Maine Department of Transportation has initiated the replacement of Babson Bridge, situated over Kitteredge Brook in Mount Desert.

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Cromwell Brook Bridge replacement to begin in Bar Harbor this June

By Pine State News | Mar 28, 2025

The Maine Department of Transportation is launching a project to replace the Cromwell Brook Bridge in Bar Harbor.

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Roadwork to begin on Turner intersection

By Pine State News | Mar 27, 2025

The Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) is set to begin work on reconstructing the intersection of Route 219, Route 4, Bear Pond Road, and Howe's Corner Road in Turner.

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Jared Golden highlights challenges in shipbuilding, accountability, and foreign gift regulations

By Pine State News | Mar 27, 2025

Congressman Jared Golden, on consecutive days in March 2025, addressed key national issues including the impact of China's shipbuilding practices, accountability in military information leaks, and the necessity for legislative measures against...

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How many H-1B petitions made by Maine employers were approved during 2024?

By Pine State News | Mar 26, 2025

In 2024, 97.9% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in Maine were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Maine saw 12.9% increase in transfer dependency percentage between 1970 and 2022

By Pine State News | Mar 25, 2025

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

By Pine State News | Mar 25, 2025

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

By Pine State News | Mar 25, 2025

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

By Pine State News | Mar 25, 2025

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

By Pine State News | Mar 24, 2025

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

By Pine State News | Mar 24, 2025

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

By Pine State News | Mar 24, 2025

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

By Pine State News | Mar 22, 2025

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

By Pine State News | Mar 22, 2025

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

By Pine State News | Mar 20, 2025

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

By Pine State News | Mar 20, 2025

The Maine Department of Transportation has announced an emergency closure of College Road in Lewiston due to a sinkhole caused by a culvert failure.