Maine’s Agricultural Fairs Run from July Thru October
Maine’s agricultural fairs are the purest expression of the agricultural traditions and lifestyles. There are 24 of them scattered across the state, and each one is a family-oriented outing.
Hallmarks of these classic country fairs are team-pulling, 4H awards and the ever-popular pig s read more…
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I-95 Traffic Detoured for Ramp Closures at Exit 133 in Maine
The Maine Department of Transportation will be closing the Exit 133 on- and off-ramps on the northbound side of I-95 in Fairfield Sunday night into Monday morning to accommodate guardrail replacement work. The ramp closures will occur between 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 15th and 6:00 a.m. on Monday, read more…
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Daytime Traffic Stoppages to Occur in Portland on Turnpike for Blasting
The Maine Turnpike Authority reports that traffic stoppages on the Turnpike mainline in Portland are anticipated to begin this week for blasting. The blasting is necessary to remove ledge for the Portland Area Widening project. The blasting will occur between the hours of 10:00 am and 12:00 pm, read more…
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Heavy Snow and Ice in the Forecast for New England Saturday
According to the National Weather Service, significant ice and snow will impact I-95 travelers as cooler air arrives tonight into Saturday. This will set the stage for the first widespread moderate to heavy snowfall of the season. A large swath of 4 to 7 inches of snow is expected later Saturday read more…
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‘Keep Right’ Laws… and Fines, for I-95 Travelers
The differences in speed among vehicles on a road, not high speeds alone, are more likely to contribute to an accident… that’s the science behind the law. To put it another way, a vehicle traveling much more slowly than the other vehicles on a road, especially in the left lane, is more likely read more…
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Peak Fall Foliage For Northern Regions of Vermont, New Hampshire and Upstate New York
If you think you’ve missed peak fall foliage colors, don’t fret. Peak conditions are beginning to show in the northern regions of Vermont, New Hampshire and Central and Northern New York. This week is the perfect time for a fall foliage drive!
If New York is your choice, “The Adi read more…
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Fall Foliage Along I-95 – Part One: New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont
Get ready for a road-trip! Mid October is a special treat for I-95 travelers in the Northeast. That’s when fall foliage colors are at their peak all along the I-95 corridor… From Northern Virginia to Maine. This three-part series showcases fall foliage road-trips along I-95 state-by state. Let’s c read more…
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Late September is Peak Fall Foliage in Northwestern Vermont, Central and Northern New York
Start making plans… It’s fall foliage roadtrip time! Late September is prime time for fall foliage in Northwestern Vermont, Central and Northern New York. Now’s the time to plan that perfect fall foliage drive!
The country’s most panoramic fall vistas can be seen from the North read more…
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New Open Road Tolling Plaza in York Opening on September 15th
Drivers traveling to and through the new southernmost toll plaza on the Maine Turnpike need to be aware of a series of traffic lane pattern changes that will occur once the new toll plaza at Mile 8.8 goes online the morning of September 15.
At 12:01 AM on Wednesday, Maine Turnpike Authority read more…
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Full Traffic Stoppages on the Maine Turnpike Begin August 28
The Maine Turnpike Authority reports that Sunday, August 29 through Wednesday September 1, there will be nighttime traffic stoppages on I-95 in York for sign installation.
These trooper assisted stoppages will be from 10:00pm to 5:00am for sign installation in preparation for the opening of read more…
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Henri Shifts East to Follow I-95. Widespread Power Outages, Heavy Rain and High Wind Expected
The National Weather Service reports that tropical storm Henri remains on track to slam into southern New England Sunday morning and is expected to bring severe flooding, very high winds and historic power outages along its path.
The storms path has shifted to the east as it follows the route read more…
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Lane Closures, Traffic Delays for Maine Turnpike Construction Work This Week
The Maine Turnpike Weekly Construction Advisories are intended to provide general information about scheduled construction projects for the upcoming week. This schedule of lane closures may change due to weather conditions or other unanticipated events.
Kittery: 7/18-7/23Southbound right lane read more…
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Let’s Go Shopping! The Ultimate Guide to Outlet Malls Along I-95
For many travelers, shopping has become an important part of a vacation or road trip. More and more travel itineraries include time set aside for shopping. A growing number even plan shopping-only vacations.
Here’s our list of the most popular outlet malls along I-95, from Maine to read more…
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Maine Has Three New National Scenic Byways
The state of Maine has three new National Scenic Byways, which are roads singled out by the United States Department of Transportation for one or more of six “intrinsic qualities:” archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, and scenic. The new byways are in addition to the state’s t read more…
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I-95 Bridge Repairs in Bangor Begin Next Week
The Maine Department of Transportation will be repairing the bridge that carries I-95 over Stillwater Avenue in Bangor next week. This work will require the closure of the travel lanes on both sides of the interstate. The passing lanes will be the only lanes open to traffic during this project. read more…
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