Associated Press - Thu September 27, 2018
Portland Approves Parking Garage for Maine Medical Center
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Portland officials have approved a 2,450-space employee parking garage for Maine Medical Center. The Portland Press Herald reports the parking garage approved is part of the hospital's half a billion dollar expansion plan....
XL Specialized Trailers - Thu September 20, 2018
Solid Business Practices Over the Long Haul
Trailers are one of the most crucial products in the marketplace because of their ability to take anything from point A to point B, no matter the industry. They are largely underappreciated because they are simply the transportation vehicles, not the end product....
Brenda Ruggiero – CEG Correspondent - Wed September 12, 2018
Maine Landscape, Nursery Association Assists With Important Volunteer Job
A volunteer work project through the Maine Landscape and Nursery Association (MELNA) took place in August at Portland Arts and Technology High School (PATHS). The goal was to add improvements to some of the school's programs, including those involving culinary and landscaping skills....
University of Maine - Thu July 19, 2018
Engineers Unveil, Test University's Innovative Bridge Girder System
The University of Maine unveiled an innovative, rapidly deployable bridge system July 12 at the Advanced Structures and Composites Center. Engineers, Maine Department of Transportation officials, business leaders, investors, researchers, members from Advanced Infrastructure Technologies (UMaine's licensee for the original “Bridge-in-a-Backpack”) and staff attended the event, at which a bridge span was strength-tested in the laboratory using computer-controlled hydraulic equipment that simulates the heaviest highway truck loads....
Associated General Contractors of Maine - Thu July 19, 2018
AGC of Maine Introduces Shevenell as New Director
Tonya Shevenell is the new director of Member Engagement of the Associated General Contractors of Maine. She joined the association as AGC America celebrates its 100th Anniversary. “The history of construction in America and our home State of Maine is something we should continue to celebrate by building a stronger presence in our community....
Marina Villeneuve – Associated Press - Thu July 05, 2018
Contractors Worry as Gov. LePage Holds Up Bonds, Blasts Lawmakers
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Contractors and legislative leaders criticized Republican Gov. Paul LePage on June 25 for holding up bonds as the governor shifted the blame on lawmakers' “excessive 11th-hour” spending and the state's independent treasurer....
Thu April 26, 2018
Cianbro Chair to Receive Honorary Doctorate From Husson University
As part of its 119th Annual Commencement Exercises on May 5, 2018 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine, Husson University will confer an honorary doctorate on Peter G. Vigue. In addition to delivering the keynote Commencement address, Vigue, the chairman of the board of the Cianbro Companies, will receive an honorary Doctor of Business degree in recognition of his leadership abilities, his dedication to employee health and safety, and his devotion to the people of Maine....
Thu April 12, 2018
Bridge Between Maine, New Hampshire Opens to Traffic
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) A replacement for a 76-year-old bridge connecting New Hampshire and Maine opened to traffic on March 30 after months-long delays caused friction between transportation officials and the contractor....
Thu March 15, 2018
M&T Bank Finances New England's Largest Solar Array
M&T Bank has provided $22.4 million in equipment lease financing for Cianbro Corporation to complete the construction and commissioning of the largest solar producing energy facility in Maine, and within the jurisdiction of ISO New England....
Emily Buenzle - Wed February 21, 2018
Proposed Bill Could Mean Good News for Logging Industry
Good news for logging and trucking businesses that hire U.S. residents—Maine lawmakers might soon offer tax credits to these companies, Woodworking Network reported. Senate Leader Troy Jackson is sponsoring a concept bill, set to be voted on Feb....
