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Ride Maine's Most Historic Train Route Before Everyone Else Finds It
A ride on the Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway is a fun way to see and experience the Sheepscot Valley. The historic steam train travels through the wild pine forests and farmlands around Alna, Maine, following a rebuilt stretch of the railroad’s original route. The best part is that no two visits have to be […]
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Major I-95 Paving Project in Augusta Area Begins August 20
Beginning August 20, the Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin a pavement preservation project on I-95 northbound and southbound which includes realigning and improving Ramps 109A southbound and 109 northbound. Northbound, the project begins 0.12 of a mile north of Hallowell Town Line and extends north 3.26 miles. Southbound,...
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Portland installs new 'traffic signal timing' to increase pedestrian safety
Portland has introduced new safety measures along the Washington Avenue corridor as part of its commitment to "Vision Zero" to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries in the city. The city of Portland has unveiled new safety measures along the Washington Avenue corridor. The announcement came Wednesday as the city...
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Portland, rail officials disagree over location of new train station
NNEPRA prefers a new passenger rail station site along St. John Street near Portland's West End, citing safety, flexibility, and job accessibility benefits. Portland is expected to get a new passenger rail station in the coming years, but city leaders and rail officials remain divided over where it should go.
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MaineDOT I-95 paving near Augusta begins Aug. 20
AUGUSTA — Starting August 20, the Maine Department of Transportation will begin a pavement preservation project on I-95 northbound and southbound, which includes realigning and improving Ramps 109A southbound and 109 northbound. Northbound, the project begins 0.12 of a mile north of Hallowell town line and extends north 3.26...
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$48M in fed funding advances plan for new Portland train station
The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority will receive $48 million in federal funding to support construction of a new Amtrak Downeaster passenger train station in Portland to replace the current one at Thompson’s Point. The project has been selected to advance through final design, right-of-way acquisition and construction,...
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Paving work on I-95 in Augusta triggers lane, ramp closures
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Portland is getting a new train station
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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...
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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...