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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.

The fire is now out.

Technological advancements in recent decades have made the cash toll experience alien to many drivers.

by DAVID A. LIEB March 29, 2021March 29, 2021

Americans may be rounding a corner in their response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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

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

Traffic is the slowest in decades, officials said, showing the impact of COVID-19 on the state’s highways.

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

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

And a looming storm may complicate things on one of the busiest travel days of the year.