As the coronavirus pandemic continues we will also continue seeing events and festivals cancel over concerns of public health and safety. This also goes for outdoor events, so if you're headed out to visit Downeast Scenic Railroad for their Touch a Train event, there have been some big changes...
Supporters of an effort to resurrect passenger train service between Portland and Auburn will be unveiling details of their plan this Friday at a forum at the University of Southern Maine.
Success always seems to come with some problems, and in Brunswick, the noise from the idling train is a concern. The good news is that ridership for the Amtrak Downeaster’s first month of passenger service to Freeport and Brunswick was higher than expected. 80% higher that expected!