Maine road deaths up in 2020 despite fewer motorists amid pandemic

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Published
December 30, 2020

Maine road deaths up in 2020 despite fewer motorists amid pandemic

The overall number of crashes dropped by about 9,000 compared to 2019.
Published
December 23, 2020

Despite warnings, thousands of Mainers expected to travel for holidays

Winter holiday travel will be far less prevalent than in previous years, but many will still hit the road as public officials urge caution amid the raging pandemic.
Published
December 23, 2020

‘Mom’s worth it’: U.S. holiday travel surges despite outbreak

Many people at airports this week thought long and hard about whether to go somewhere and found a way to rationalize it.
Published
December 2, 2020

Health officials fear post-Thanksgiving surge despite low travel numbers in Maine

Traffic on the state's roads last week hit the lowest point since May, but concerns linger that those who did travel could spark new coronavirus infections.
Published
November 22, 2020

Thanksgiving travel expected to be down sharply in Maine, New England

Residents of Maine and surrounding states are expected to stay home in unusually large numbers because of the worsening pandemic.
Published
November 12, 2020

United Airlines informs passengers about COVID-19 testing at Portland jetport

It's a helpful step that other airlines are expected to follow, airport officials say.
Published
June 24, 2020

U.S. citizens likely to be left out as Europe reopens borders

In contrast to the United States, the virus's spread has slowed across the EU and particularly in the 26 nations that make up Europe’s visa-free travel zone known as the Schengen area.
Published
June 15, 2020

Feeling claustrophobic at home? This year, a Maine staycation can be a real getaway

Pandemic restrictions and a light tourism season make it the perfect time to vacation in some of those places you normally can't get near in June, July and August.
Published
May 11, 2020

As restrictions ease, more Mainers are getting on the road again

Vehicle traffic and smartphone location data indicate movement across the state has increased since April but remains far below pre-pandemic levels.
Published
May 10, 2020

You may not be able to travel now, but these nine iconic regional foods will come to you

"Cheesy carbs are bringing the world together right now," says the founder of Goldbelly.