Bangor International Airport

As of Monday mid-morning, many areas of the state had received up to a foot of snow.

The project included complete pavement rehabilitation and associated airfield improvements, restoring the runway to meet current safety, operational and performance standards.

The new route will operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays to one of the fastest-growing regions in the southeastern United States. 

Tuesday was the first day that air traffic controllers across the country missed a paycheck due to the ongoing government shutdown. At some major airports, a number of staffers have not been coming into work, leading to flight delays and cancellations.

Pricier items include a TSA checkpoint upgrade needed to alleviate congestion and accommodate security demands.

Now in its fourth year, the Mainebiz 40 Under 40 program recognizes the state's up-and-coming leaders, the next generation of individuals who are shaping Maine and its economy. 

At least 72 million people are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home over the July 4th holiday, according to AAA.

"At this time all American DCA flights are canceled," said Paul Bradbury, director of the Portland International Jetport, told Mainebiz.

Here are some highlights from the Mainebiz breakfast forum in Bangor.

Across the United States, AAA expects domestic travel over the holiday period to be 9% higher than last year.