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Maine Turnpike Authority expects heavy Labor Day traffic to continue into Tuesday

PORTLAND (WGME) -- It was a very busy weekend on the Maine Turnpike, but it isn't over yet. Monday's expected to be one of the busiest days of the whole weekend. Overall, the Maine Turnpike Authority projected about 1.2 million cars on the road, a 1.3 percent increase from last year.

Maine · 09-07

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Belfast looks to change part of downtown street to one-way traffic

The Belfast City Council has unanimously approved the first reading of amendments to the city’s traffic ordinance, advancing a proposal to convert a section of Church Street to one-way travel and revise parking and stop-sign arrangements near City Hall and Post Office Square. Under the proposed changes to Chapter 58, Church Street would become one-way […]

Belfast, ME · 09-05

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Maine Labor Day travelers hit the road despite high gas prices

KENNEBUNK, Maine (WGME) -- Pain at the pump. Here in Maine, the current average price of gas is $4.18 a gallon. That's four cents higher than the national average, and those traveling to Vacationland are feeling the squeeze. "It's pretty high, you know, dealing with gas right now. It's probably...

Kennebunk, ME · 09-06

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Gas Prices Surging In Maine

Gas prices are surging in Maine ahead of Labor Day weekend. According to Triple-A, the average for a gallon of regular gas in Maine was four-dollars and sixteen-cents on Thursday. This time last year, the average price per gallon was three-dollars and twelve-cents in Maine. Meanwhile, the national average for...

Maine · 09-04

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Maine Turnpike Authority expects 1.2 million cars to travel through Maine this weekend

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Another Labor Day weekend is here, and it is expected to be a busy one in Vacationland. AAA reports roughly 50 million Americans will travel for the holiday, with many hitting the road. The Maine Turnpike Authority expects 1.2 million cars to travel through Maine over the...

Maine · 09-05

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Attorney retained by Camden resident argues that petitioners have right to ask voters if they want to amend their municipal charter with parking provisions

CAMDEN — While metered parking in Camden was temporarily shelved (Public Landing aside) by the Camden Select Board last July and there is a plan is to place two nonbinding referendum questions before citizens Nov. 3 on the topic, others are saying the town still must place language from a July citizens' petition on the November municipal ballot.

Camden, ME · 09-03

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Several road closures expected in Bangor on Tuesday

Bangor, ME · 09-06

Bangor Daily News

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Roundabout coming to dangerous midcoast Maine intersection

It is considered one of the five most dangerous intersections in the state.

Warren, ME · 09-03

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National average for gas prices are the highest ever recorded for Labor Day Weekend, according to AAA

STATEWIDE -- Labor Day Weekend is upon us, and so too are the high gas prices. Sitting at $4.14 nationally, AAA says its the highest per gallon gas price ever recorded during this time of year. In Maine, that average number at the pump is $4.17 per gallon, according to...

Maine · 09-04

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🍂 Ride the Leaf Peeper Into Maine’s Fall Foliage with Belfast & Moosehead Railroad 🚂

Fall looks even better from the rails. Hop aboard the Leaf Peeper for a colorful ride through Central Maine.

Unity, ME · 09-03

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Maine Labor Day travelers hit the road despite high gas prices

KENNEBUNK, Maine (WGME) -- Pain at the pump. Here in Maine, the current average price of gas is $4.18 a gallon. That's four cents higher than the national average, and those traveling to Vacationland are feeling the squeeze. "It's pretty high, you know, dealing with gas right now. It's probably...

Kennebunk, ME · 09-06

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🍂 Ride the Leaf Peeper Into Maine’s Fall Foliage with Belfast & Moosehead Railroad 🚂

Fall looks even better from the rails. Hop aboard the Leaf Peeper for a colorful ride through Central Maine.

Unity, ME · 09-03

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Maine Turnpike Authority expects 1.2 million cars to travel through Maine this weekend

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Another Labor Day weekend is here, and it is expected to be a busy one in Vacationland. AAA reports roughly 50 million Americans will travel for the holiday, with many hitting the road. The Maine Turnpike Authority expects 1.2 million cars to travel through Maine over the...

Maine · 09-05

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Maine districts prioritizing bus safety after two students hit and killed by buses last year

Some Maine school districts say they are prioritizing bus safety after two students were hit and killed by their school buses last year. Gov. Janet Mills allocated almost $6 million this spring to improve school bus safety throughout the state. The Department of Education began reimbursing school districts in July...

Maine · 09-03

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🍂 Ride the Leaf Peeper Into Maine’s Fall Foliage with Belfast & Moosehead Railroad 🚂

Fall looks even better from the rails. Hop aboard the Leaf Peeper for a colorful ride through Central Maine.

Unity, ME · 09-03

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Labor Day travelers face record-high gas prices

AAA says Labor Day weekend travelers are facing the highest gas prices ever for this time of year. The average price of gas in Maine is $4.18 a gallon on Friday, four cents higher than the national average. The national average is $4.14, up four cents from last week. According...

Maine · 09-04

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Mainers prepare for winter as heating oil prices rise

Maine · 09-03

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Maine Turnpike Authority Suspends Work, Predicts Traffic Increase for Labor Day Weekend

The Maine Turnpike Authority (MTA) is projecting about 1.2 million vehicles on the turnpike this Labor Day weekend. This is about a 1.3% increase over the same weekend in 2025. Friday, September 4, and Monday, September 7th are predicted to see the most traffic. Friday is projected to be the...

Maine · 09-02

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Heating oil prices in Maine now above $5.15 per gallon

Maine · 09-03

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Harlow And Cumberland Intersection Closes September, Reroute Through Kenduskeag

Downtown Bangor is replacing century-old water pipes starting September 8th. The $2.8 million project will close Harlow Street at Cumberland for the first month.

Bangor, ME · 09-01