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WDEA AM 1370

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Grant Street And Bridge Hill Getting Work Done In Ellsworth This Week. Expect Closures And Delays October 26-28

Ellsworth's got some road work coming October 26-28 affecting Grant Street and Bridge Hill

Ellsworth, ME · 16d

I-95 FM

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Stillwater And I-95 Exit 186 Gets New Lane Markings Monday As Bangor Tackles Crash Hotspot

That intersection near I-95 Exit 186 in Bangor sees about 50 crashes a year. Next week, Maine DOT will paint new road markings to help drivers navigate the tricky turn lanes more safely.

Bangor, ME · 18d

Ultimate Maine

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Maine Heating Oil Prices Are Getting Ridiculous & We're All Feeling It

when you thought the cost of literally everything couldn't possibly get any worse, heating oil has apparently decided to join the party. And not in a fun way.

Maine · 19d

Bangor Daily News

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Bangor’s public bus garage is about to get a nearly $10M upgrade

City officials hope the upgrade will make the outdated facility more functional and help with driver retention.

Bangor, ME · 19d

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Bar Harbor approved agreements with the YMCA and Downeast Transportation, as school officials still seek clearer expectations for after-school transportation.

BAR HARBOR — With no public comment, the Bar Harbor Town Council approved how it would work with two nonprofits that receive funding from the town through the town’s budget. The approval came during the Town Council’s October 20 meeting. The agreements are called memorandums of understanding...

Bar Harbor, ME · 20d

Bangor Daily News

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Penobscot County might use old YMCA lot in Bangor as paid parking

The lot has sat empty since the county paid $2 million to demolish the then-133-year-old building.

Bangor, ME · 20d

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Maine Drivers, Why Are Your High Beams Always On?

I drive from Lewiston to Portland every single day, make plenty of trips to Augusta, and spend a lot of time traveling around Maine. And lately, especially now that the days are getting shorter, I’ve noticed something that is making nighttime driving feel like an interrogation. Why does every...

Maine · 20d

Bangor Daily News

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Letter: Hermon should study traffic before approving rezoning

“I support responsible economic development, but decisions affecting residential neighborhoods should be based on adequate information.”

Bangor, ME · 22d

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Gas, diesel prices fall in Maine; heating oil still near record high

MAINE (WABI) - Gas prices in Maine have eased slightly in the past week. The average price for a gallon of gas is $4.34, according to AAA. It’s nearly a nickel cheaper that it was last Monday. Diesel prices have also gone down slightly, it now sits at $6.42,...

Maine · 23d

DaxStreet

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10 States With the Cheapest Car Insurance, By Combined Average Premium

Finding affordable car insurance can make a meaningful difference to a household budget, especially as vehicle ownership costs continue to include fuel, maintenance, registration, and unexpected repairs. The cheapest car insurance states often benefit from lower claim costs, less traffic congestion, moderate repair expenses, or insurance regulations that influence pricing. However, the amount drivers pay depends on several factors, including their driving history, vehicle type, age, location, and selected coverage. Understanding how combined average premiums compare across states helps drivers make informed decisions, identify potential savings, and choose suitable protection without sacrificing essential financial security. Maine 1. Maine Maine is a strong starting point for anyone comparing states with low historical combined average car insurance premiums. The state ranked first in the cited 2023 National Association of Insurance Commissioners data, with a combined average premium of approximately $926.02 per year. This figure provides a useful benchmark for understanding the relative affordability of auto insurance in Maine. It is important to remember that a statewide average does not represent every driver’s individual quote. A motorist living in a small rural community may receive a different price from someone living in a busy town, even when both have similar vehicles and driving

Maine · 21d

WDEA AM 1370

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Ellsworth Public Works Will be Working on Roads October 19th and 20th

Ellsworth Public Works is patching roads on Bangor Road and Grant Street October 19 and 20. Expect one-lane traffic with delays near George Mary Lane, Browns Communication, and the dam area.

Ellsworth, ME · 23d

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I-95 Maine Turnpike Construction: Week of October 18, 2026

The Maine Turnpike Authority (MTA) has issued its I-95 turnpike weekly construction advisory, alerting motorists to scheduled lane closures, maintenance work and reduced speed limits along the turnpike. Drivers should plan ahead, use caution in work zones and watch for posted traffic controls. Southern Maine: Kittery to Portland. York–Portland, mile...

Maine · 23d

92 Moose

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The CPKC Holiday Train Making 3 Stops in Maine in 2026

The train will come rolling back into Maine this November

Maine · 26d

foxbangor.com

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$37,000,000 to freight rail upgrades

NORTHERN MAINE -- More than $37,000,000 is headed to northern Maine for freight rail upgrades. The money will support the rehabilitation of approximately 90 miles of railroad tracks and a key bridge in Fort Kent, Madawaska and Van Buren. In making the announcement, Senators Angus King and Susan Collins said...

Maine · 26d

Ultimate Maine

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The CPKC Holiday Train Making 3 Stops in Maine in 2026

The train will come rolling back into Maine this November

Maine · 26d

WPFO

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Gov. Mills says ending gas tax would hurt Maine's highway budget

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGME) – Despite high fuel costs, Gov. Janet Mills says she cannot unilaterally remove Maine’s gas tax, which she said would create a hole in the state’s highway budget. According to AAA, Maine’s average gas price is $4.36 per gallon, a few cents above the...

Maine · 26d

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Roadwork scheduled in Ellsworth for October 19 and 20

ELLSWORTH -- The city of Ellsworth Public Works crew will be out and about next week, making important road repairs at several locations. Here’s what drivers need to know!. Beginning at 8 a.m., crews will be patching the roadway at two cross culvert locations:. Near George Mary Lane. At...

Ellsworth, ME · 27d

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Bangor I-95 Bridge Work Will Bring Lane and Ramp Closures October 16–19

Drivers using Interstate 95 in Bangor should prepare for changing southbound lane and ramp closures October 16 through October 19 as crews move traffic onto a new bridge over Broadway. MaineDOT announced the work Friday as part of the ongoing bridge replacement project at Exit 185. The work includes shoulder...

Bangor, ME · 29d