Labor Day Travel Tips for Maine | Portland Maine News

Labor Day weekend’s packed with travelers—nearly 50 million Americans hitting the road, including over 1.2 million on Maine’s Turnpike. Gas prices are soaring, hitting a record $4.14 nationally and $4.17 in Maine, while diesel climbs to a new high of $5.85. Traffic peaks Friday northbound and Monday southbound after noon—so hit the road early. Stay safe: put phones away, stay focused, and enjoy the ride. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dd6766dd42d9c5b9