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PublishedDecember 11, 2022
Maine Turnpike celebrates 75th anniversary on Tuesday
Once known as the Mile A Minute Highway, the Turnpike first opened to traffic on Dec. 13, 1947.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2022
Trucker found dead on Maine Turnpike in Wells
Maine State Police discovered the trucker's body on Monday afternoon.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2022
Crash kills one on Interstate 95 in West Gardiner
The fatal crash occurred as traffic was slowing for two other crashes in the northbound lanes of Interstate 95 on Saturday that sent several people to the hospital Saturday.
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PublishedSeptember 2, 2022
Travel rebound expected for Labor Day weekend
The Maine Turnpike may break traffic records set three years ago as low gas prices bring travelers back to the state.
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PublishedJune 10, 2022
Maine Turnpike exit in Portland to close for 4 days next week
Exit 46, the one closest to the Portland International Jetport, will be closed Sunday night through Wednesday night for reconstruction.
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PublishedApril 17, 2022
Our View: Pump the brakes on Maine Turnpike spur
Land-use planning reform and a transit study should come before construction of a $200 million-plus highway project.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2022
Change coming: Maine Turnpike plans to end cash toll collection
Technological advancements in recent decades have made the cash toll experience alien to many drivers.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2021
Southbound turnpike reopens after being closed by jackknifed tractor-trailer in Saco
Heavy rain is believed to have contributed to the crash that caused a massive traffic jam during the early evening commute.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2021
For the 1st time in 9 years, Maine Turnpike Authority to raise tolls in November
The turnpike authority had planned to increase tolls in 2028 but decided to do it sooner to offset revenue decline created by diminished traffic due to the pandemic.
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PublishedOctober 1, 2021
Massachusetts man killed while changing direction on turnpike in Wells
A truck driver was unable to avoid hitting a car driven by 52-year-old Brian N. Anger, who died in the crash, according to Maine State Police.
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