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Cities, state differ on problems with L-A bus service

LEWISTON — Either Citylink’s operators have done an abysmal job of taking care of their fleet of buses, or the buses, purchased with state oversight, were lemons from the beginning. It depends on whether it’s state or local officials talking. For Phil Nadeau, the Citylink bus system’s travails are simple: As recently as seven years […]

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LePage to showcase refurbished bus program

AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine Gov. Paul LePage is supporting a program that rebuilds old transit buses to extend their life and save money. The Republican governor will speak at an event at the Capitol on Wednesday hosted by the Maine Military Authority, a company that refurbishes buses. The event will feature a transit bus that […]

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Auburn schools hire private bus company

AUBURN — The vote was unanimous. Northeast Charter will take over the task of driving kids to and from Auburn schools. “It’s sad,” said Debra Therriault, a bus driver for 13 years. “I feel like I could cry, only I’m too mad.” “I feel like I’m out of a job,” said Bonnie Hersey, who drives […]