Portland's
History Celebrated as Freedom Trail Opens
The torch reigniting
Maine’s historic connection with the abolitionist movement was lit last July when
Portland’s Freedom Trail was officially opened by Governor John Baldacci and
Emmy-nominated actress/writer Victoria Rowell, co-chairs of the Portland Freedom Trail
project.
In the photo above, Anita Talbot informs
Victoria Rowell, Portland Mayor Nicholas Mavodones, Portland City Councilor Jill Duson,
and the governor about a site on Exchange Street. For more information view: Freedom Trail and www.portlandfreedomtrail.org — for
more photos of the event please visit: ramonaduhouxphotos.com.
DOT Bridge Inspectors
Continuously Working At Keeping Bridges Safe —
DOT
bridge inspectors Scott Harris and Jamie Hannum on the Augusta Bridge
In August
Maine’s bridges were declared safe after a re-inspection—
"We actually like it when we find something that needs repair,"
said DOT bridge inspector Scott Harris. "That’s our job." Like detectives,
they search out problems. They look at everything that could have an effect on the health
of the bridge. In one instance, salt caused erosion on the Augusta Bridge. The inspectors
pointed to a funnel that was put in place to move the grit from the roads off the bridge,
stopping the erosion.
"When we identify a
problem, we work together and find an appropriate solution," said bridge inspector
Jamie Hannum, who is also a member of the DOT’s dive inspecting team. "Most of
the damage happens underwater." Currents and storms eat away at the foundations of
the bridges, pulling the dirt out from under a bridge, which could lead to a collapse. The
dive team works in all seasons. After large storms, they become part of the state’s
emergency response team.
Read more at: Maine's DOT Bridge Inspectors
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