The new route connects the Thornton Heights, Cash Corner and Ligonia neighborhoods and provides safe passage to the middle school.
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Portland taxi fares get a bump for first time in over 15 years
The minimum fare changed for the first time since 2009, going from $1.90 to $4, and the mileage rate rose from 30 cents to 35 cents per one-tenth mile.
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As Scarborough grows, new report tries to get a handle on traffic
The town has studied and organized transportation concerns, data and recommendations for the first time in about two decades.
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New cameras on Maine highways will not be used for ticketing, surveillance purposes
The Maine Department of Transportation is adding traffic cameras in multiple locations across Interstate 295 and Interstate 95 over the next couple of months.
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New turnpike director outlines goals for Maine’s ‘economic backbone’
Andre Briere, executive director of the Maine Turnpike Authority, said he’s committed to bolstering trust, transparency, efficiency — and service plaza food options.
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Maine Turnpike courts Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A for service plaza upgrades
The turnpike’s new executive director has reopened contract negotiations with the company that runs five service plazas along the toll highway.
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Bipartisan effort paves way for sustainable transportation in Maine | Opinion
The good work of Gov. Mills and the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation deserves recognition.
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Judge rules Trump administration can’t require states to help on immigration to get transport money
Maine was among the 20 states that sued after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy threatened to cut off funding to states that refused to comply with the White House’s immigration agenda.
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Maine saw more tourists than expected over Memorial Day weekend
More than a million vehicles traveled on the Maine Turnpike from Friday to Monday. Could it be a good omen for the rest of the summer season?
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Rain expected to dampen Memorial Day traffic in Maine
Despite predicted stormy weather and lower traffic volumes, Friday will still be the busiest travel day on the Maine Turnpike over the holiday weekend.