Gov. Janet Mills’ brother, who has served as executive director of the quasi-governmental agency since 2011, said his health factored into his decision to not seek reappointment in September.
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Report says former Maine Turnpike executive threatened and intimidated employees for years
The internal report, obtained by the Press Herald, provides a scathing look at the agency and its former chief financial officer, Doug Davidson.
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Dire traffic outlook adds urgency to plan for widening 11 miles of Maine Turnpike in Portland area
Details about a long-planned project to widen the Maine Turnpike between South Portland and Falmouth show that some parts of the heavily traveled highway will exceed capacity within seven years. That information comes from a citizen advisory committee charged with looking at alternatives to ease congestion on the 11-mile stretch of highway. If unchanged, rush-hour […]
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LePage’s plan to dissolve turnpike authority hits roadblock
AUGUSTA — Without dissent, a key committee urged the Legislature on Thursday to turn thumbs down on Gov. Paul LePage’s bid to fold the Maine Turnpike Authority into the Department of Transportation. With little time and not much evidence that the move would help, the Transportation Committee had no trouble recommending leaving the quasi-independent state […]
Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn
Maine History Maker Award honors Mills family
PORTLAND — The Maine Historical Society will honor four Mills siblings for their “extraordinary commitment to public service” with the Maine History Maker Award this month. Dora, Janet, Peter and Paul Mills, who were raised in Farmington, will be presented the award at the Maine Historical Society’s Annual Celebration on Monday, Sept. 28, at Abromson […]
Posted inLetters
S. Mendros: Putting aside the rhetoric
I thank Maine Turnpike Executive Director Peter Mills for his eloquent words opposing toll relief for Lewiston-Auburn (letter, April 23). I could explain round trips from L-A to Portland cost $5.50, $2 from Biddeford and nothing from Brunswick, yet all three communities are roughly equidistant. I could explain that of the 10 largest cities in […]
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P. Mills: Turnpike tolls a bargain
This is in response to the Sun Journal article, “Road signs oppose Maine Turnpike tolls” (April 21). How about Stavros Mendros — “Tear down the rhetoric.” Regular E-ZPass commuters from Lewiston to Portland pay less than 3 1/4 cents per mile. Those from Biddeford pay 1/4 cent more. Maine Turnpike tolls are among the cheapest […]
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Peter Mills: Turnpike represents safety and value
The Sun Journal article of Jan. 18 about car crashes on Route 202 should cause motorists to drive that road with greater care. The article may save lives and provide a valuable public service. The story appropriately mentioned that the Maine Turnpike is, by far, a safer alternative to Route 202 for those who travel […]