A car crashes into a toll booth in the southbound lane and catches fire.
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Southbound turnpike reopens after being closed by jackknifed tractor-trailer in Saco
Heavy rain is believed to have contributed to the crash that caused a massive traffic jam during the early evening commute.
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For the 1st time in 9 years, Maine Turnpike Authority to raise tolls in November
To make up for lost revenue during the pandemic, the agency is seeking more money from highway users.
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Massachusetts man killed while changing direction on turnpike in Wells
A truck driver was unable to avoid hitting a car driven by 52-year-old Brian N. Anger, who died in the crash, according to Maine State Police.
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New high-speed toll plaza in York finally ready to open
The new plaza will allow drivers with E-ZPass transponders to zip through without slowing down.
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Teenage driver critically injured in turnpike crash
Police say the driver with a learner’s permit lost control on the Maine Turnpike in Gray on Friday morning.
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Maine Turnpike Authority plans toll hike to offset pandemic losses
Proposed changes include a $1 increase – from $3 to $4 – for cash payers at the York toll plaza.
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Head-on crash closes Falmouth spur of Maine Turnpike
The driver of a stolen pickup truck led state troopers on a high-speed chase before driving into opposite highway lanes and hitting a passenger vehicle, injuring three occupants, police say.
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Spring storm brings mix of rain and snow, wind gusts, vehicle crashes
The hills of western and southern Maine received 1 to 3 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 40 mph, leading to power outages in some areas.
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Crash on Maine Turnpike near Falmouth exit causing delays
A vehicle went off the highway and landed upside down in a ditch, and the Exit 53 ramp has been closed to traffic.