Shelburne
Shelburne, NH · Traffic & Transit
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Mill Condition Sparks Road Closure, Debate
Sanford Police issued an emergency declaration Thursday afternoon closing a section of Heritage Crossing in front of the International Woolen Mill to cars and pedestrians because of mounting public safety concerns about the run-down building. The closure – which does not affect access to the parking lot behind 61 Washington...
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MaineDOT To Install Temporary Supports at I-95 Bridge in Benton
The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) has closed one southbound lane of I-95 at the overpass that crosses River Road in Benton to install temporary supports. An inspection revealed damage consistent with a vehicle striking the structure. The bridge is located less than half a mile east of the Kennebec River, just north of Fairfield.
WGME
Tractor-trailer crash causes delays to evening commute in Portland
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A crash in Portland is causing delays for the evening commute. It's at the intersection of Warren Avenue and Riverside Street in Portland, one of the area’s busiest intersections, especially in the evening. A tractor-trailer hauling what appears to be construction debris flipped its trailer while...
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BRRDD reports missing fuel bills, uncertain costs
Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District (BRRDD) is again having issues with its bills from the Boothbay Fuel Depot. At an Oct. 8 meeting, Operations Manager Will Johnson said they hadn't received a bill since May, and the June invoice was meant to go into last fiscal year’s budget. There were also questions about whether there was a locked-in fuel price or not.
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Tractor-trailer crash causes delays to evening commute in Portland
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A crash in Portland is causing delays for the evening commute. It's at the intersection of Warren Avenue and Riverside Street in Portland, one of the area’s busiest intersections, especially in the evening. A tractor-trailer hauling what appears to be construction debris flipped its trailer while...
The Maine Monitor
Denmark Select Board approves plan to abandon discontinued roads
DENMARK — The Select Board has approved a plan to formally abandon roads identified as discontinued, following recommendations from the town attorney and town manager. At Wednesday’s meeting, the town attorney outlined the legal process under state law, and Town Manager Betty LeGoff presented supporting documents, including an old highway plan, an attorney’s memorandum and updated Maine Department of Transportation maps.
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Car Fire Snarls Traffic on Maine Turnpike in Scarborough Monday Afternoon
Traffic is back to normal on the Maine Turnpike after a car fire snarled traffic flow southbound through Scarborough Monday afternoon. The Maine Turnpike Authority reported a car fire near the Scarborough exit at Cabela’s just after 2:30 pm. All lanes were closed in the next 20 minutes, leading...
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Car Fire Snarls Traffic on Maine Turnpike in Scarborough Monday Afternoon
Traffic is back to normal on the Maine Turnpike after a car fire snarled traffic flow southbound through Scarborough Monday afternoon. The Maine Turnpike Authority reported a car fire near the Scarborough exit at Cabela’s just after 2:30 pm. All lanes were closed in the next 20 minutes, leading...
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'Boo Bus' takes riders through Maine's haunted history
HALLOWELL, Maine (WGME) -- A Maine teacher has turned her love of telling ghost stories into a business, and now it's on wheels. Jodie Bennett is the woman behind Kennebec Creeps and Crawls' "Boo Bus." "There always seems to be a lady in white in spooky stories, either floating in...
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City of Portland begins ‘daylighting crosswalks’ as part of Vision Zero commitment
PORTLAND -- The city of Portland has begun “daylighting crosswalks” as part of its commitment to Vision Zero. Daylighting is the practice of ensuring authorized vehicle parking is set-back far enough to allow sufficient visibility at intersections, crosswalks, and driveways. This removes blind spots and means that drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians can see each other clearly before entering the crosswalk.
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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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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...