The Maine State Police, meanwhile, said there is no set timeline for their investigation, which could take weeks.
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Madison residents question state’s plan for Route 148 intersection
State engineers believe an all-way stop is the best solution for the intersection of Route 148, Ward Hill Road and Old County Road.
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Maine DOT proposes changes for dangerous Madison intersection
DOT staff will present to the public Monday their proposal for an all-way stop at the intersection of Route 148, Ward Hill Road and Old County Road.
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The best and worst times to travel around Thanksgiving in Maine | Column
Here’s how to avoid the biggest traffic buildups on the Maine Turnpike.
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Skowhegan’s second bridge could be a decade away, state officials say
The latest effort to study a second river crossing downtown began Wednesday night at a packed public information session.
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Skowhegan 2nd bridge project creeps forward
State transportation officials will present updates on the project and seek input from the public at a Nov. 5 meeting.
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Does Maine law require highway drivers to keep right except to pass? | Fact brief
It’s common for cars to ‘camp’ in the left lane and, on the Maine Turnpike, the center lane.
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Are Maine police allowed to use traffic cameras to remotely write tickets? | Fact brief
This spring, lawmakers introduced a bill that would create a pilot program allowing the Maine Turnpike Authority to use cameras to enforce speed limits in highway work zones.
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Maine traffic deaths are rising faster than the rest of the nation, new study says
Since 2014, annual traffic fatalities in Maine have increased by 37%, according to the national study by the nonprofit TRIP. State officials say those numbers may not give a full picture, though.
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86 new residences approved off Riverside Drive in Augusta
Despite some environmental concerns from residents, 42 duplexes and 2 single-family homes were approved by the Augusta Planning Board on the undeveloped land.