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Opponents implore candidates to stop the east-west highway, Bangor Daily News, July 25, 2012
"The Legislature's decision to fund a $300,000 feasibility study last year to examine the economic viability of a 220-mile privately financed route running from Calais to Coburn Core has sparked a debate about the Piscataquis Valley's future. ... Some, like Cianbro Corp. CEO Peter Vigue, believe the project is the spark to revitalize the state's economy by making it a focal point in the global economy." More ...
Planners predict the future for I-293, New Hampshire Union Leader, July 18, 2012
"The reconstruction of Interstate 293 could have broad implications for the Greater Manchester area, including surrounding towns, state transportation planners told a community meeting Wednesday night. ... "What's happening here is somewhat unique." Kennedy said. "Capacity is important here, but so is safety." Kennedy outlined traffic issues with the road, including the daily backup along I-293 as traffic queues to maneuver onto the Amoskeag Circle." More ...
Airport land eyed, Sentinel Source, July 6, 2012
"Results are expected in coming weeks from a study of the Dillant-Hopkins Airport property being considered for commercial development by a newly-formed group of area businessmen and developers. The 1,000-acre property lies in North Swanzey, but is owned by the city of Keene, putting it in a unique position of being both under the authority of two municipalities and offering a potential economic boost to both communities. ... Plans for the land, which includes a large section of wetlands, haven't been publicly discussed by the Friends of the Airport
We Can't Wait: Obama Administration Announces 5 Major Port Projects to Be Expedited, Seaports Press Review, July 19, 2012
"As part of its We Can't Wait initiative, the Administration announced that 7 nationally and regionally significant infrastructure projects will be expedited to help modernize and expand 5 major ports in the United States, including the Port of Jacksonville, the Port of Miami, the Port of Savannah, the Port of New York and New Jersey, and the Port of Charleston." More ...
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