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Maine saw more tourists than expected over Memorial Day weekend

by Hannah LaClaire May 27, 2025May 27, 2025

More than a million vehicles traveled on the Maine Turnpike from Friday to Monday. Could it be a good omen for the rest of the summer season?

Business, Local & State, News

Rain expected to dampen Memorial Day traffic in Maine

by Kelley Bouchard May 21, 2025May 22, 2025

Despite predicted stormy weather and lower traffic volumes, Friday will still be the busiest travel day on the Maine Turnpike over the holiday weekend.

Business, Leslie Bridgers, Local & State

See the roadwork happening on the way to Maine summer hot spots | Column

by Leslie Bridgers May 7, 2025May 10, 2025

With construction season underway, here are the projects to look out for en route to the state’s travel destinations.

Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News

I-95 south in Pittsfield to be closed Friday for repairs

by Jake Freudberg March 19, 2025March 19, 2025

Southbound traffic to be detoured to Exit 157 in Newport, and then to Pittsfield via Route 100 and Somerset Avenue.

Local & State, Nation & World, News

State offices opening late Thursday because of snow

by Daniel Kool December 4, 2024December 5, 2024

The announcement of the 11 a.m. opening came ahead of a storm that could bring snow, sleet and ice to the state’s roads overnight into Thursday.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News

Northbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Augusta to be closed during several overnight periods

by Keith Edwards November 19, 2024November 20, 2024

Officials: Closures this week are expected Wednesday night into Thursday morning and Friday night into Saturday morning. Next week, closures are expected Monday night into Tuesday morning and Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

Business, Local & State, News

Maine Turnpike Authority warns of ‘smishing’ scam to collect phony toll charges

by Hannah LaClaire October 8, 2024October 9, 2024

The scam involves text messages that appear to be from the Maine Turnpike Authority claiming there is an unpaid E-ZPass toll and threatening an additional fee if not paid immediately.