By Tiffany Williams - Governor Janet Mills made her latest stop in northern Maine, visiting Presque Isle and Houlton to check in with local business and community leaders about economic development, workforce growth, and revitalization efforts. At Northern Maine Community College in Presque Isle, Mills joined the Aroostook Partnership board, a mix of businesses, nonprofits, … Continue reading Governor Janet Mills Highlights Community, Family, and Opportunity During Northern Maine Visits

By Tiffany Williams - Amazon has planted its flag in Maine. Governor Janet Mills on Thursday cut the ribbon on a new delivery warehouse in Caribou — the company’s first official facility in the state — touting it as a game-changer for northern Maine’s economy. The site will handle last-mile deliveries within a four-hour drive, … Continue reading Governor Janet Mills Cuts Ribbon on Amazon Facility in Northern Maine

By Tiffany Williams - The Justice Department is taking aim at Oregon and Maine, suing the two states and their Secretaries of State for refusing to hand over crucial voter registration information. The Civil Rights Division says the states stonewalled federal law by withholding details about voter list maintenance and electronic copies of statewide voter … Continue reading DOJ Files Lawsuit Against Secretaries of State in Oregon and Maine Over Voter Roll Access

By Tiffany Williams - Fairfield, Maine — The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will begin a long-term infrastructure project along Interstate 95 near Fairfield starting Monday, August 4. The work includes bridge deck replacements and road lowering along a three-mile stretch of the highway between mile markers 148 and 151. The project will replace bridge … Continue reading MaineDOT to Begin Multi-Year Construction Project on I-95 Bridges Near Fairfield

By William Armstead AUGUSTA, ME — Air Quality Meteorologists at the Maine Department of Environmental Protection have stated that Ground-level ozone concentrations are predicted to hit the ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ (USG) level. Specific groups who should care about the air quality and take it more seriously than others include small children, elderly people, and … Continue reading Maine Officials Warn of Poor Air Quality June 4-5

By Tiffany Williams - The Maine Department of Transportation is set to close a southbound lane on I-95 in Bangor on Wednesday, March 5th, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  This closure, Maine DOT said, is necessary for equipment setup and worker safety, reducing southbound traffic to a single lane while leaving northbound lanes unaffected. … Continue reading I-95 Southbound In Maine Being Reduced To One Lane On Wednesday

By Tiffany Williams - In Pittsfield, Maine, the southbound side of I-95 near Mile Marker 152 will be closing from 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 6th until 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 7th. The Maine Department of Transportation said, “This closure is necessary while crews repair pavement on the median crossover. This is part of … Continue reading Section of I-95 In Pittsfield, Maine Closing For Road Work Sunday Night

By Tiffany Williams - If you are planning to drive on Route 16 in Coplin Plantation on Sunday, April 27, be advised the Nash Bridge will be temporarily closed.  The Maine Department of Transportation has announced that the closure will take place from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. to allow repair work on the bridge … Continue reading Nash Bridge In Coplin Plantation In Maine To Be Closed For Repairs

By Tiffany Williams - On Wednesday, April 24th, the Maine Department of Transportation will be performing a bridge inspection of the Frank J. Wood Bridge.  Travelers are advised that to seek an alternative route as the inspection work will impact traffic between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.  Southbound traffic moving from Topsham, Maine to Brunswick, … Continue reading Traffic Advisory – Frank J. Wood Bridge In Maine Northbound Detour April 24th