Toll transactions narrowly exceeded the previous record, set in 2019, according to data from the Maine Turnpike Authority.
Thanksgiving 2025
On Thanksgiving, this South Portland store is a savior
With most retailers closed, the DiPietro’s Market offers hope to customers desperate for a last-minute bottle of wine or can of cranberry sauce. It’s one of the shop’s busiest days.
Rain, but not much snow, on tap for Thanksgiving week in Maine
A system that’s expected to bring a few inches of snow to the Midwest could cause flight delays, and Portland jetport officials remind Mainers to plan ahead in anticipation of the busy travel period.
Gardiner students gather to assemble Thanksgiving baskets
Anna Chadwick captures National Honor Society members from Gardiner Area High School working to make the holiday better for many area families.
Where to find free Thanksgiving meals and food boxes in Maine
Community meals and food distributions are planned in communities across the state ahead of the holiday.