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A proposal to extend passenger rail service to Lewiston and Auburn isn’t exactly on the fast track, but it is chugging along after lawmakers this week backed further study of the idea.
The $180,000 proposal would build on a 2019 study of rail options between Portland and the state’s second largest metropolitan area to require the state Department of Transportation to provide “an economic evaluation of commuter and passenger rail service” on the route by next March.
Proponents hope that with a solid plan in place, the state may be able to grab a chunk of cash from President Joe Biden’s $80 billion initiative to bolster rail travel across the country, which has yet to win congressional approval.
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Portland Stage says it backs city move to consolidate social services on Forest Avenue We look forward to working with the HHS leadership team to ensure that everyone in our community feels welcome on our block, said Darrell Pardy, president of the board of directors, and Anita Stewart, executive and artistic director.
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Portland Stage, a fixture in Portland’s arts district for nearly 40 years, issued a statement Monday saying it supports the city’s decision to consolidate its public health and social services programs in a single building at 39 Forest Ave.
But the city’s decision has led the Maine College of Art to evaluate its plans to locate a student residence hall next door. MECA raised concerns about student safety after learning of the city’s plan.