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Greater Portland Metro launches new Scarborough route
SCARBOROUGH, Maine (WGME) -- Southern Maine is expanding its public transportation infrastructure. On Thursday, the Greater Portland Metro celebrated the launch of an additional route to Scarborough. The new route adds destinations along Route 1 between Scarborough and Portland. Stops include the VA clinic along Commercial Street, the MaineHealth medical...
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5TYNTK October 1 – Turnpike Tanker Crash, Tick Bill Signed, Later School Start, Sports E-ZPass Tags, Mini Totes Return
1. Three people were taken to the hospital after a tanker truck crashed on the Maine Turnpike in Falmouth early this morning. Police say an SUV lost power and stopped in a southbound travel lane before the tanker hit it and rolled onto its side. No serious injuries were reported, and all southbound lanes have since reopened. (WMTW)
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TTC opens Scarborough Busway to passenger service
Scarborough transit riders will now experience improved travel along a new, dedicated four-kilometer (2.5-mile) transit corridor between Kennedy and Ellesmere stations with the opening of the Scarborough Busway. Opening more than six months ahead of schedule, the busway is expected to serve more than 100,000 riders each week, with multiple...
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Portland is redesigning two major roads in the city, aimed at improving safety
PORTLAND, Maine — The City of Portland is redesigning two major roads in the city, Forest Ave. and Franklin St. The Portland City Council recently gave its stamp of approval to redesign Forest Ave. The city is moving forward with a demonstration project to see what changes might improve...
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Oversized load being transported from Jay to Portland
NEWS CENTER Maine
Superoversize load transport causes traffic delays from Jay to South Portland
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Pumpkin Pickin’ trains in Alna
The WW&F Railway Museum will celebrate the Maine harvest season with its popular Pumpkin Pickin’ Train to SeaLyon Farm, operating Oct. 3, 12, 17 and 24. The family-friendly experience combines historic steam railroading, brilliant fall foliage, pumpkin picking and horse-drawn wagon rides for a distinctly Maine autumn adventure. The...
NEWS CENTER Maine
Make Way! Oversize load is moving through Maine
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USM Parking Garage Racks Up 16 Crashes in Just Three Weeks in Portland
University of Southern Maine Parking Garage — Site of 16 Reported Crashes. University of Southern Maine officials issued a campus-wide warning after 16 accidents were reported inside the school's Portland parking garage over three weeks. The notice went to students, faculty and other regular garage users. The count was...
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Farmington Police Warn Riders and Drivers After Three Serious E-Bike Crashes This Summer as Maine Sees Rising Electric Bicycle Injuries Statewide
FARMINGTON, ME — Police in Farmington are reminding riders and motorists to use extra caution around electric bicycles as e-bikes and e-motos become more common across Maine. The push for safety comes after three e-bike crashes in Farmington this summer, with each rider suffering serious injuries. Law enforcement officials...
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New, $160K bus will alleviate crowding on Harpswell route
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The local school board has approved the purchase of a larger, wheelchair-accessible school bus that will reduce crowding on a Harpswell route. The Maine School Administrative District 75 Board of Directors authorized the $159,350 purchase at its Sept. 10 meeting. The new, 66-passenger bus...
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Vehicle fire causes delays on I-95 in Scarborough
A vehicle fire on I-95 in Scarborough is causing traffic delays and a blocked lane Saturday. The vehicle is between Exits 42 and 44, causing the right northbound lane to be shut down, according the the Maine Turnpike Authority. MTA alerted drivers to the crash around 12:08 p.m., warning of...
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Drivers: District must raise pay, add benefits to end shortage
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Bus drivers for the local school district are pressing the school board to offer them competitive pay and benefits in order to end an ongoing driver shortage. Frustrated both by their compensation and the district’s recent move to bring in out-of-state drivers to fill...
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I-95 Maine Turnpike Exit 75 Ramp Closed September 27-29 for Bridge Work
The Maine Turnpike Authority (MTA) reports that the Exit 75 northbound on ramp will be closed overnight from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 27, Monday, September 28, and Tuesday, September 29. Crews will be milling and paving the Washington Street bridge in Auburn. Please plan ahead and...