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Portland officials raise concerns about new planned location for train station
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A multi-million-dollar plan could change where passengers catch the Downeaster in Portland and cut time off every trip. But the proposed new location is already raising concerns about whether it would actually be convenient for riders. The new Portland train station would be located on St. John...
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WW&F Railway Fall Foliage Train Ride (2026): Dates, Tickets & Tips
The Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway Museum (WW&F) at Alna, Maine is one of North America’s premier two-foot-gauge living-history railroads. Fall is peak season for both color and family events: the regular Sheepscot Valley Steam Train runs through midcoast hardwoods, while Pumpkin Pickin’ Trains to SeaLyon Farm turn October Saturdays into destination outings. Foliage is ever-present on the right-of-way even when the ticket is farm-branded rather than “Fall Foliage Express.”
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Traffic incident closes road in Bridgton
BRIDGTON, Maine (WGME) -- The Cumberland County Regional Communications Center says a road is closed due to a "traffic incident" in Bridgton Saturday. S. Bridgton Road on Route 107 is reportedly closed until further notice. No word yet on what happened or if anyone is injured. This story will be...
The Maine Monitor
Contract negotiations for drivers and custodians in RSU 73 have stalled over wage increases
JAY — Regional School Unit 73 is gearing up for the opening of school on Aug. 27, but when fall sports begins on Aug. 20 for Spruce Mountain High School, bus drivers may not be available to take athletes to and from the games.
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Stormwater Management Plan for Parking Lot Approved
The Damariscotta Select Board approved a stormwater management plan for a MaineHealth satellite parking lot at 671 Main St. at its Wednesday, Aug. 5 meeting. The approval comes after the Damariscotta Planning Board approved the site plans with condition on June 1. The proposed parking lot will have 100 spaces to aid the MaineHealth facility with additional parking for employees with a shuttle coming in 15- to 30-minute increments to take passengers to and from the lot.
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Dept. of Transportation awards Maine $48 million to build new Portland train station
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NEWS | City Council grapples with Biddeford Pool parking
During a Tuesday workshop meeting, a majority of residents said nothing needs to change along a narrow roadway that serves as a main thoroughfare in the congested, coastal neighborhood. Public parking in the coastal neighborhood of Biddeford Pool has long been a source of tension, pitting neighborhood concerns about emergency...
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Officials respond to crash in Gray on Maine Turnpike southbound; motorists told to expect delays
A crash in Gray has prompted the Maine Turnpike Authority to advise motorists to "expect delays and use caution in the area." The crash occurred around 4:00 p.m. Sunday between the new Gloucester Barrier Toll at Mile 67 and Exit 63 in Gray, according to the Maine Turnpike Authority. Motorists...
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Old Orchard Beach road and business reopen following large water main break
Old Orchard Beach businesses and a road reopened after a water main leak on West Grand Avenue in Old Orchard Beach Thursday evening prompted closures. Drivers were asked to avoid the area near the Mount Royal Motel, according to a post from the Old Orchard Beach Police Department. Traffic on West Grand Avenue was being diverted, and the road from Orchard Street onto West Grand Avenue was closed while crews repaired the water line.
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Rockland to hold second Safe Routes to South School Community workshop
On Wednesday, August 19, the City of Rockland will host a Safe Routes to South School Community Workshop. The workshop will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Rockland City Hall. The public is invited to attend the workshop to help the City plan for...
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Months Long Norridgewock Road Project Begins Monday
A road improvement project in downtown Norridgewock is set to get underway August 10, bringing several months of traffic changes to the area. The Maine Department of Transportation says the project will include rebuilding sidewalks, upgrading lighting along Route 2 through downtown, and repaving portions of Routes 2 and 201A.
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Dresden School District Standardizes In-House Transportation
Regional School Unit 2 (RSU2), which includes the Lincoln County town of Dresden, will not outsource transportation services, according to Transportation Director Thomas Torrington. Instead the district will provide its own bussing. Torrington said prior to this switch, transportation for Dresden students was contracted through CYR Bus Lines in Old...
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Crash closes I-295 lane, delays traffic as crews clear scene
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Pepsi truck broken down blocking High Street
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Crash shuts down road in Baldwin
BALDWIN, Maine (WGME) -- Cumberland County Regional Communications say that a road is closed due to a crash in Baldwin on Sunday. We've been told that Douglas Hill Road at Crawford Road is closed. Drivers are advised to find an alternate route. This story will be updated as we learn...