Stratton
Stratton, ME · Traffic & Transit
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Proposal to make Mt. Battie Street bridge pedestrian-only in Camden up for town discussion
Mt. Battie Street in Camden is a woodsy stretch of road that crosses the Megunticook River as it meanders down from the lower end of Megunticook Lake before it flows past Tannery Park and toward the harbor. The bridge on Mt. Battie Street is almost imperceptible, shaded by trees, covered over by tarmac, and low to the water level. (Photo by Lynda Clancy)
WPFO
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...
WPFO
Structure fire shuts down part of street in Bridgton
BRIDGTON, Maine (WGME) -- A road is closed due to a structure fire in Bridgton. Cumberland County dispatchers say South High Street is shut down from Wilett Road to Church Street. Those are the only details we have at this time. We will update you when we learn more and...
The Maine Monitor
Wilton officials consider ordinance to regulate all-terrain vehicles on public ways
WILTON — The draft of an ordinance to regulate the use of all-terrain vehicles on public ways was introduced Tuesday night to the Board of Selectpersons. Board Chair David Leavitt told the board and audience that he hoped the ordinance can be voted on by its second regular meeting in February, which would be Feb. 16, 2027. Police cannot enforce ATV regulations until the town has an ordinance.
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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.
WGME
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...
NEWS CENTER Maine
Several road closures expected in Bangor on Tuesday
thewestendnews.com
Vision Zero West End Year 3
An update on West End Neighborhood Association’s efforts to make the streets safer for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists. It’s been a busy third summer for the West End Neighborhood Association’s (WENA) traffic calming team of volunteers and their coordinator, Gregory Farino. Since 2024, ten bump-outs and crosswalk installations have been put in place. All through the time and effort of WENA’s volunteers, the financial support of Maine Medical Center Caring Community Grants, and the technical assistance from Portland Trails and the City’s traffic department.
WGME
Auburn seeks input on Minot Avenue revitalization plan to boost economy, mobility
AUBURN (WGME) - The city of Auburn is taking a closer look at how to revitalize a key stretch of Minot Avenue, with city leaders hearing directly from residents and business owners about what they want the corridor to become. The city’s focus is on Minot Avenue from Court Street...
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Portland Gas Prices Hold to 3 Dollars 29 Cents Average This Week as Supply and Demand Stay Steady
PORTLAND, ME — Regular gas in Maine is averaging 3 dollars 29 cents a gallon this week, a modest change from recent readings. That puts drivers near the same general range they saw last week, while prices remain below the peaks that often arrive during heavier summer travel. For...
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Temporary closure of I-295 southbound off-ramp in Brunswick
BRUNSWICK — Starting September 10, the Maine Department of Transportation will close Exit 28, which is the I-295 southbound off-ramp bridge in Brunswick, for up to 14 days for a wearing surface replacement project. Drivers heading southbound on I-295 will need to exit early at Exit 31 in Topsham.
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Bridge replacement project back on schedule in Windham
Work on a bridge replacement project in Windham delayed by sharp reductions in federal transportation funding will begin in 2027 after state funding for the project was obtained. Last month, Maine Gov. Janet Mills announced that $136 million to support Maine’s transportation program had been secured addressing anticipated shortfalls in...