Police talk down man threatening to jump from Piscataqua River Bridge

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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.
Published
March 31, 2020

Maine Turnpike traffic volume hits record lows as economy slows

Traffic is the slowest in decades, officials said, showing the impact of COVID-19 on the state's highways.
Published
January 5, 2020

Maine Turnpike Authority owed more than $824,000 in unpaid tolls

Thousands of vehicle owners have racked up tolls and fees in the past seven years, but there are barriers to collecting the money.
Published
December 23, 2019

AAA predicts record-breaking holiday traffic in New England

The organization says nearly 5 million New Englanders will travel over the holidays, the most since it began keeping records 19 years ago.