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Maine has been hit by an unusually high number of flash floods this summer. These events could become more common as the climate warms. And they are placing strains on small town public works departments.

According to a new report from the non-profit transportation group TRIP, 20% of Maine's rural roads are in poor condition, and 15% of the state's bridges are poor or structurally deficient. Both rank in the bottom 10 in the country.

Maine Department of Transportation Commissioner Bruce Van Note joins us to discuss the state’s newly released three-year transportation plan. We’ll learn…

AUGUSTA, ME_ Transportation experts say Maine is among states spending too little on highway and bridge maintenance. Governor Paul LePage has said…