Press Herald
Since 2014, annual traffic fatalities in Maine have increased by 37%, according to the national study by the nonprofit TRIP. Nationally, traffic deaths since 2021 have declined by 13% — but in Maine, they have increased by 17% over that period, the study says. However, some officials at the Maine Department of Transportation say TRIP’s study doesn’t paint the whole picture.
If you’re thinking Maine summers, known for their warm days and cool nights, aren’t like they used to be, you’re right. They’re not just getting hotter — they’re also getting stickier. The state’s biggest cities have seen a gradual rise in temperature and dew points since the late 1940s. The long-term pattern is clear: Maine’s increasingly warm summer season air is holding more water vapor than some 75 years ago
The Maine Department of Transportation is adding traffic cameras in multiple locations across Interstate 295 and Interstate 95 over the next couple of months. What is the purpose of the cameras? The traffic cameras will not be used to monitor speeding or issue tickets, but rather to better track delays and respond to road emergencies.