The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which is proposing the rule, estimates the technology could save more than 300 lives a year and help to avoid 24,000 injuries.
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Committee rejects move to eliminate Maine motor vehicle inspections
In a unanimous vote, the Legislature’s Transportation Committee rejects legislation that would have removed the requirement for a new motor vehicle safety inspection sticker each year.
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US seeks ways to recycle lithium batteries in cars, phones
US seeks ways to develop lithium-ion battery recycling to address global demand, potential shortages of materials for electric vehicle, phone batteries
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Car-moose collisions on decline in Maine
Good news for moose: The overall population is up, but the number of car-moose collisions is trending down. In 2017, there were 287 car crashes in Maine involving a moose, according to new data from the Maine Department of Transportation. That’s less than half the 646 crashes 10 years earlier, in 2007, and down 32 […]
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3 vehicles destroyed when truck ignites at Wilton Comfort Inn
WILTON — Three vehicles were destroyed when a pickup truck caught fire in the parking lot of the Comfort Inn early Saturday morning. A fourth vehicle sustained minor damage, according to Wilton Fire Chief Sonny Dunham. Dunham said he got a call at 2:36 a.m., when a Comfort Inn employee reported a vehicle had exploded […]
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Frederick H. Haynes
GRAY — Frederick H. “Ricky” Haynes, 66, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 22, at his home on Lake Avenue. He was born in Bangor on Nov. 6, 1951, the son of William W. and Diane (Burnham) Haynes. He received his K-8 elementary education at Waterford Memorial School and graduated from Oxford Hills High School in 1970. He […]
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Charles A. Johnson Jr.
AUBURN — Charles A. Johnson Jr., 63, of Auburn, passed away on Monday, March 19, at the Hospice House in Auburn. He was born in Lewiston on Sept. 27, 1954, to parents Charles and Eva Johnson. Charles was a devoted self-employed mechanic, and dedicated his time to working on cars. He owned his own garage, “Dun […]
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Sean "Chopper" P. Hunt
TURNER — Lighting the world with his big brown eyes that were always filled with curiosity and seeking the next adventure, Sean was born Dec. 21, 1966, and took his final ride Dec. 28, 2017. A welder by trade, his formal education included certificates from the Northeast School of Welding, where metal works became his favorite […]
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Armand W. Roy
LEWISTON — Armand W. Roy, 78, of Auburn, died Thursday, Dec. 14, at Russell Park Manor with his loving family at his side. He was born in Lewiston on November 19, 1939, a son of the late Laureat and Irene (Brillant) Roy. He was educated in local schools and married his true love, the former […]
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Gary L. Gagnon
RUMFORD — Gary L. Gagnon, 71, went to be with his wife, Ann Gagnon, who predeceased him, on Friday, Dec. 1, at the Rumford Community Home. Gary was retired from the local mill, an avid NASCAR fan, enjoyed working on cars, was a big DIY (do-it-yourself) person. He was a natural Mr. Fix-it. The family would […]