Maine's Downeaster tops 500000 for 1st timeBoston GlobeAP / July 11, 2011 PORTLAND, Maine—Annual ridership on Amtrak's Downeaster has topped 500000 for the first time, with ridership more than doubling since 2005 on the rail service that connects Portland and Boston, officials said Monday. ...Amtrak train hits truck in Maine; both catch fireForbesAmtrak train hits truck in Maine; both catch fireTheNewsTribune.comAmtrak train hits dump truck in North BerwickBangor Daily NewsKSROall 61 news articles »