The first segment from Kittery to Portland was finished in 1948, but the final northern section of the roughly 310-mile interstate wasn’t done until the early 1980s.
2018
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Europe in throes of deadly measles outbreak
More than 41,000 cases have been reported in the region during the first half of this year.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation & World
After 60 years, project near Pennsylvania border fills final gap in 1,900 miles of I-95
A turnoff onto 8 miles of local roads is about to become unnecessary, but the overseers of other U.S. highways and bridges have little to celebrate.
Posted inNation & World
Frustration sweepsVenezuela as Maduro unveils new currency
But government critics say the package of reform measures will only make the economic crisis worse.
Posted inBusiness
Bull market now longest in history
Few would have predicted such a rally after a 50 percent plunge during the U.S. financial crisis.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Connecticut man on trial for murder in Maine
Antoinne ‘Prince’ Bethea’s lawyer says the defendant acted in self-defense.
Posted inNation & World
Two detained after shots are fired at U.S. embassy in Turkey
There are no casualties in the drive-by attack, which is immediately condemned by Turkish authorities.
Posted inSports
Monday’s NFL notebook: Jets’ Bridgewater draws interest
At least two teams have indicated they may trade for the quarterback who is a backup in New York.
Posted inNation & World
Flash flooding kills at least 8 hikers in gorge in southern Italy
At least five other hikers are missing.
Posted inBusiness
Trump escalates attacks on Fed
The president criticizes Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell for raising interest rates.