Here are some of the top Maine transportation news stories for the week: Technical problems force MaineDOT to reapply for $3M in federal grants says the BDN; the Transportation Committee has been presented with more than six bills on car inspections says WABI; Maine lawmakers reject a proposal to extend a conservation easement on Sears Island, which has been targeted for development of a wind port; and a photo show at the Jetport celebrates Portland’s workers says the Press Herald. MBTA members can find links to these stories and more in the Transportation News Clips email and check out Maine Better Transportation Association events at www.mbtaonline.org like MBTA’s 86th Annual Meeting on May 22nd in Freeport and the May 3rd Hike for Hope in Bangor.