Independent U.S. Sen. Angus King, whose first professional job was in Skowhegan, was in town Monday to hear how federal money is being invested in projects, including the River Park and redeveloping the former Solon Manufacturing Co. mill.
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North Carolina attack described as ‘wakeup call’ to protect power substations
The governor calls for a thorough assessment of the state’s critical infrastructure, and thousands remain without power after a person or persons shot up 2 substations.
Some Portland flights turned away as jetport runway paving continues
The Portland International Jetport will be closed to air traffic overnight until its newly repaved main runway reopens in mid-June.
Biden visits collapsed bridge, touts infrastructure law
Biden promised money from the infrastructure law would help rebuild the collapsed Pittsburgh bridge and ‘thousands of other bridges across the country.’
Rescuers form human chain to reach bus after Pittsburgh bridge collapse
The collapse occurs hours before President Biden visits the city to promote his $1 trillion infrastructure law, which has earmarked about $1.6 billion for Pennsylvania bridge maintenance.
With its agenda stuck, White House puts focus back on infrastructure
President Biden is trying to regain a sense of optimism after his administration has endured a rough week.
Passenger rail receives historic funding as Downeaster turns 20
In Maine, municipal leaders want to see the Boston-to-Brunswick service expanded to other parts of the state, and a bill signed by the governor would study the issue.
What’s in the infrastructure bill
The $1 trillion public-works plan that President Joe Biden signed into law has money for roads, bridges, ports, rail transit, safe water, the power grid, broadband internet and more
$1.2 trillion infrastructure plan offers lucrative target for fraud
Research shows there are ways to fight fraud, but the bill contains very little language aimed at doing so.
Divided House moves toward approval of Democrats’ sweeping social, climate bill
Passage of the bill, which was delayed by Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, would send it to the Senate, where it would certainly face significant changes.