‘Can Opener’ railroad trestle contorts another tractor-trailer in downtown Augusta

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Published
September 26, 2022

‘Can Opener’ railroad trestle contorts another tractor-trailer in downtown Augusta

A tractor-trailer too tall to pass under a railroad trestle on Water Street — known for tearing the tops off trailers — was damaged Monday after hitting the bridge.
Published
September 2, 2022

Travel rebound expected for Labor Day weekend

The Maine Turnpike may break traffic records set three years ago as low gas prices bring travelers back to the state.
Published
June 1, 2022

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.
Published
May 5, 2022

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.
Published
May 2, 2022

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.
Published
April 25, 2022

I-295 closed in South Portland for vehicle fire

The fire is now out.
Published
February 2, 2022

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.
Published
March 29, 2021

Passenger vehicle travel rebounding to pre-pandemic levels

Americans may be rounding a corner in their response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Published
July 5, 2020

Holiday weekend traffic leaving Maine snarls I-95 near New Hampshire line

The Maine Turnpike Authority reported heavy southbound traffic volume extending from Wells to York and beyond for most of the afternoon and evening.
Published
April 14, 2020

Lighter traffic in Maine expected to make road work faster, safer

Traffic is down about 50%, allowing crews to close off more lanes and do more work during daylight hours.