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Why was this blazing pizza oven being towed through Boston tunnel traffic?
Wood-fired pizza caterer Fired Up said it received a “flood” of messages after video of its lit oven going through a Boston tunnel was shared online. Like Forrest Gump’s box of chocolates, Boston’s downtown tunnels remain a master class in the unusual and unexpected. Traffic is a given, but recent years have also brought luggage-wielding walkers, unruly teens on bikes, and even an adorably turned-around pup.
mindfullyamerican.com
5 Boston Parking Rules That Get Massachusetts Drivers Towed
Bay Staters who park on city streets can lose their car over details that are easy to overlook, especially if you aren’t from Boston. These are the Boston parking rules that get Massachusetts drivers towed. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Parking rules and fees are subject...
1019por.com
Portland Mayor Says New Amtrak Station will be Located at Site Supported by Federal Funding
The Portland City Council is set to vote late next month on relocating the Amtrak Downeaster station from Thompson’s Point to a new site near St. John Street. Portland Mayor Mark Dion says the city actually has no say in where the new train station will be located. “I...
wabi.tv
Maine Turnpike Authority unveils veterans-only parking at service plazas
KENNEBUNK, Maine (WABI) - The Maine Turnpike Authority is honoring veterans with new dedicated parking spaces at its service plazas. The parking was unveiled Tuesday at a gathering at the Kennebunk northbound service plaza. The event featured active-duty and veteran service members representing every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, along with representatives from local American Legion posts.
boothbayregister.com
All aboard for vintage train rides, adult nightcap
Get your tickets to ride for holiday fun...And meet Santa at Boothbay Railway Village beginning Dec. 5 & 6! File photo. The holiday season gets a heavy dose of nostalgia and magic as the Boothbay Railway Village Museum transforms its historic grounds into a winter wonderland. The beloved annual North Pole Express returns for three consecutive weekends on Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 5–6, 12–13, and 19–20.
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harpswellanchor.org
School district green-lights payments to bus drivers
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The local school district will give full-time bus drivers $4,800 payments this year as an incentive to stay in their jobs. Part-time drivers will get $2,400. The payments, announced by the district on Monday, Oct. 26, come after drivers protested their low compensation relative...
maineturnpike.com
New Fast-Charging EV Stations on Turnpike
EV Chargers now available at service plazas in Kennebunk, Gray and Cumberland. Planning your Thanksgiving road trip in an electric vehicle? The Maine Turnpike now has new EV charging locations at the Gray and Cumberland Service Plazas, offering travelers another convenient place to recharge along their journey. The stations provide high powered charging while customers enjoy the services and amenities available at the plazas.
mainepublic.org
Expanded train station opens in Wells
Officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday for an expanded train station in Wells, featuring two passenger platforms connected by a pedestrian bridge. The additional platform, along with a 6-mile extension of a passing track, will make it easier for Downeaster passenger trains traveling in opposite directions to pass each other. The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority said that will allow for more flexibility in scheduling and will improve reliability.
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Limington road reopened after crash
Limington Fire and EMS said in a post tonight that a car crash resulted in a road being reduced to one lane. The road has since reopened fully. Route 11 in the area of Whispering Pines and Hemlock Lane was slowed. There is no word yet on what caused the...