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Maine turnpike

Published
November 16, 2017

After 111-mph chase, Biddeford man fled on foot, leaving toddler in vehicle, police say

Police say they arrested Michael Messier after he eventually crashed and ran away, leaving his unhurt daughter behind.
Published
November 13, 2017

Turnpike speed back to normal after slow going in snow Monday night

The speed limit was reduced to 45 mph along the entire length of the toll road for several hours, but was restored to normal by about 9:15 p.m.
Published
October 23, 2017

Truck fire closes northbound lanes of Maine Turnpike in West Gardiner

The fire happened just after 10 p.m. Monday, and motorists are told they must exit the turnpike at or before Exit 86 in Sabattus.
Published
September 6, 2017

DEP gives preliminary approval to relocation of Maine Turnpike’s York toll plaza

The approval would allow cash collection lanes at the proposed toll plaza, which is opposed by many residents in the area.
Published
September 4, 2017

Early indicators show another strong summer for Maine tourism

Turnpike statistics and visits to Acadia National Park are on par or above last year and officials expect 2017 to be another growth year for the state's tourism economy.

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Published
June 15, 2017

Relieving Scarborough-Falmouth turnpike congestion could involve widening to 6 lanes

That's one of the possibilities a committee will study, among other, lower-cost alternatives, as it assesses the highway's needs. Its first meeting will be open to the public.
Published
June 13, 2017

Construction worker struck by car on Maine Turnpike in Gray

Danny Lowe, 58, of Yarmouth is listed in critical condition at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Published
May 22, 2017

York residents voice opposition to plan to relocate toll plaza

Many of the roughly 200 people who attend a public hearing are concerned about light, noise and air pollution, and urge the Turnpike Authority to consider an all-electronic system.
Published
May 22, 2017

Proposal to relocate York toll plaza heads for public hearing

The controversial plan calls for a $40 million 15-lane plaza a mile and a half north of the existing one.
Published
May 6, 2017

Nighttime work will stall turnpike traffic in Kittery

Traffic will be stopped in both directions between the New Hampshire border and exit 2, Tuesday and Wednesday.