The driver of a stolen pickup truck led state troopers on a high-speed chase before driving into opposite highway lanes and hitting a passenger vehicle, injuring three occupants, police say.
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Spring storm brings mix of rain and snow, wind gusts, vehicle crashes
The hills of western and southern Maine received 1 to 3 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 40 mph, leading to power outages in some areas.
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Crash on Maine Turnpike near Falmouth exit causing delays
A vehicle went off the highway and landed upside down in a ditch, and the Exit 53 ramp has been closed to traffic.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Remake of Maine Mall turnpike exit won’t change savings for some savvy drivers
The interchange will be reconfigured, but officials say slight savings for drivers who pay cash aren’t going away.
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Rollover closes left lane of turnpike in Wells
A tractor trailer headed north on the Maine Turnpike rolled over in Wells, closing the left lane. The scene was cleared just before noon.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine State Police policies should not be withheld from public
When a government agency is given enormous power, it must be transparent in how that power is used.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
State police won’t release pursuit policy in wake of turnpike chase that led to injuries, 2 deaths
Maine State Police cite a sweeping and flexible public records exemption in withholding the policy on how and when troopers are permitted to chase suspects.
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Topsham man charged with multiple felonies in high-speed turnpike chase
The York-area chase, which occurred in the southbound lanes, led to an accident in the northbound lane that killed a Falmouth couple.
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Falmouth couple killed in turnpike crash
Geoffrey and Elizabeth Gattis’ car was hit from behind by a tractor-trailer Tuesday when traffic slowed following a police pursuit on the Maine Turnpike in York County.
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Tens of thousands traveled for winter holiday in Maine
Despite bad winter weather and an unrelenting pandemic, thousands of drivers were on the Maine Turnpike last weekend.