The Maine Turnpike may break traffic records set three years ago as low gas prices bring travelers back to the state.
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New traffic pattern sparks confusion in Deering Center
New lane striping is intended to reduce speeding on Ludlow Street, but the unfamiliar pattern and limited public outreach about the ‘advisory bike lanes’ have befuddled residents and commuters.
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Truck driver whose wheel flew off, killing a state trooper, to admit responsibility in plea deal
Scott Willett, 55, will appear before a Penobscot County judge in August.
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Portland City Council takes stand against Gorham Connector
The council unanimously passed a resolution this week calling on the Maine Turnpike Authority to halt work on the four-lane toll highway until a rapid transit study is completed.
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Memorial Day weekend traffic on Maine Turnpike falls short of expectations
Vehicle transactions over the 4 days from Friday through Monday were lower than last year and well below the record set in 2019.
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Police talk down man threatening to jump from Piscataqua River Bridge
Traffic was backed up in both directions along I-95 Thursday morning as police talked down a New Hampshire man who had threatened to jump from the Piscataqua River Bridge.
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Portland’s outdoor dining scene won’t be as expansive this summer
Regulations that took effect last month replace the more relaxed permit standards that were allowed because of the pandemic.
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I-295 closed in South Portland for vehicle fire
The fire is now out.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Deadly Maine drivers should lose their licenses
A court official’s claim that a vehicular manslaughter conviction can’t trigger suspension boggles the mind.
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Change coming: Maine Turnpike plans to end cash toll collection
Technological advancements in recent decades have made the cash toll experience alien to many drivers.