The average price for a gallon of gas in Maine on Thursday was nearly $1.50 higher than this time last year.
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Maine Turnpike speed limit reduced as spring snow falls
The National Weather Service says southern and central Maine should expect a dusting to 1-2 inches of snow in most areas Tuesday.
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Maine Turnpike Authority to offer E-ZPass stickers as cheaper alternative to transponders
While cheaper, the stickers cannot be moved between vehicles like transponders can.
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Maine Turnpike speed limit lowered as snow arrives just in time for evening commute
Several communities in southern and central Maine have also announced parking bans and early closures. Forecasters say anywhere from 1-2 inches to 5 inches could fall by Wednesday morning.
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Councilor says state is reviewing high-crash intersection in Gorham
The intersection of County Road, South Street and Blue Ledge Road logged 30 crashes in the last 3 years.
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Maine braces for pre-Christmas snow and the parking bans and travel delays that come with it
Meteorologists say the state is expected to see up to a foot of snow in some areas between Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning.
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How the Maine Turnpike Authority manages snowy days and slick conditions
From a little room in the back of the Maine Turnpike Authority’s central office, a handful of dispatchers and supervisors manage traffic along the road’s entire 109-mile stretch.
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Most drivers on Maine Turnpike speed through work zones
Earlier this year, the turnpike authority supported a bill that would allow the state to try using traffic cameras to identify and ticket speeders in highway work zones.
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Maine Turnpike saw record-setting traffic over Thanksgiving weekend
Toll transactions narrowly exceeded the previous record, set in 2019, according to data from the Maine Turnpike Authority.
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Dairy truck rolls over on Maine Turnpike in South Portland
The driver suffered minor injuries, according to police.