The overall number of crashes dropped by about 9,000 compared to 2019.
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Despite warnings, thousands of Mainers expected to travel for holidays
Winter holiday travel will be far less prevalent than in previous years, but many will still hit the road as public officials urge caution amid the raging pandemic.
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Health officials fear post-Thanksgiving surge despite low travel numbers in Maine
Traffic on the state’s roads last week hit the lowest point since May, but concerns linger that those who did travel could spark new coronavirus infections.
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Thanksgiving travel expected to be down sharply in Maine, New England
Residents of Maine and surrounding states are expected to stay home in unusually large numbers because of the worsening pandemic.
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United Airlines informs passengers about COVID-19 testing at Portland jetport
It’s a helpful step that other airlines are expected to follow, airport officials say.
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Mainers are are driving more and taking more trips as restrictions ease
Vehicle traffic and smartphone location data indicate movement across the state has increased since April but remains far below pre-pandemic levels.
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Maine regulator warns that trip insurance often doesn’t cover pandemic cancellations
Travelers should check the fine print on policies, says Maine Insurance Superintendent Eric Cioppa.
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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.
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Homeland Security may require U.S. citizens be photographed at airports
In a report last year, the department said facial recognition is the best biometric approach at borders because it can be done ‘with a high degree of accuracy.’
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Thanksgiving travelers can expect the heaviest traffic in years
And a looming storm may complicate things on one of the busiest travel days of the year.