Traffic on the Maine Turnpike was up about 5% through July 31, and other signs point to a strong tourist season this year.
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Waterville man attempting to pass in median crashes on turnpike in Gray
Robert Padilla, 39, lost control of his pickup truck after trying to use the median to pass the SUV in front of him in the far-left lane, police said.
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Peter Mills stepping down as head of Maine Turnpike Authority
Gov. Janet Mills’ brother, who has served as executive director of the quasi-governmental agency since 2011, said his health factored into his decision to not seek reappointment in September.
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Kennebunk firefighters simulate rain to calm honeybees after turnpike crash
Nobody was seriously injured when a passenger vehicle rear-ended a tractor-trailer hauling the bees on Tuesday.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Augusta man injured in rollover on turnpike, taken to Lewiston hospital
Allen Tripp, 20, rolled his vehicle between the Lewiston and Auburn city line on Interstate 95, according to Maine State Police, and was transported to Central Maine Medical Center.
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Three people killed in wrong-way crash on Maine Turnpike in Portland
Police say a Honda Civic traveling at a high-rate of speed while heading south in the northbound lanes of I-95 hit 2 other cars between exits 45 and 48.
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Maine Turnpike celebrates 75th anniversary on Tuesday
Once known as the Mile A Minute Highway, the Turnpike first opened to traffic on Dec. 13, 1947.
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Trucker found dead on Maine Turnpike in Wells
Maine State Police discovered the trucker’s body on Monday afternoon.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Crash kills one on Interstate 95 in West Gardiner
The fatal crash occurred as traffic was slowing for two other crashes in the northbound lanes of Interstate 95 on Saturday that sent several people to the hospital Saturday.
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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.