LEWISTON (WGME) — Lewiston parents are coming forward, saying something needs to be done about speeding drivers in school zones. They say cars often fly by schools going way over the speed limit. On East Avenue, the section of the road turns to 15 miles per hour when the high school and Martel Elementary lets […]
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Winthrop man charged after second high-speed chase this month
AUGUSTA — A Winthrop man is accused of leading police on a high-speed chase through Monmouth and Winthrop on Sunday night, for the second time in just over two weeks. Roland Pelletier, 62, told a judge Monday that he had recently started drinking again after a decade of sobriety because he got a medical diagnosis […]
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How fast is too fast? The speed most likely to get you a ticket in Maine
How fast is too fast? According to the law, anything over the speed limit can get you a ticket, but many drivers think they can push the limit and be just fine. When state police trooper Marvin Hinkley is on Turnpike speed patrol, he’s looking for those drivers going way too fast. “I don’t write […]
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Dixfield board, police chief discuss potential solutions to speeding
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen and Police Chief Jeff Howe on Monday night discussed potential ways to combat speeding in town. Howe told the board that concerned residents on High Street told him about cars speeding now that construction on the road is complete. “I’ve been watching up there, and traffic has been pretty […]
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Roxbury weighs pros and cons of speeding solutions
ROXBURY — Residents met with the Board of Selectmen on Thursday evening at the Town Office to discuss ways to reduce speeding on Main Street. The meeting followed complaints from Stan Kaubris and several other residents during the summer. Selectman Tim Derouche said Thursday that residents could provide a list of suggestions and later evaluate […]
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Roxbury public hearing to address speeding on Main Street
ROXBURY — A public hearing on speeding along Main Street is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Town Office. At the board’s Aug. 25 meeting, resident Stan Kaubris told selectmen that during the summer he noticed “a large number of cars and four-wheelers driving crazy and way over the speed limit.” He […]
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Roxbury board schedules workshop to discuss speeding issues
ROXBURY — The Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 Tuesday to schedule a workshop on Oct. 15 to discuss ways that the town can stop speeding motorists near Roxbury Pond. At the board’s Aug. 25 meeting, resident Stan Kaubris said that throughout the summer he noticed “a large number of cars and four-wheelers driving crazy and […]
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Crack down on speeders
Dave Granlund usually hits the nail on the head with his editorial cartoons. The one from Aug. 23 dealt with the recent report that U.S. highways deaths were up 15 percent. Is that all? It was interesting that high speeds, texting, booze and drugs were included in the cartoon. Maine has had its share of […]
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New England states launch speeding crackdown
WINDSOR, Conn. — State police across New England are launching the region’s first coordinated crackdown on speeding and failure to wear seat belts. Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced the “New England Drive to Save Lives” campaign on Monday with state police and highway safety officials from all six states at a commuter lot off Interstate […]
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New Sharon man accused of trying to outrun Franklin County deputy
NEW SHARON — A local man is accused of driving 92 mph in a 45-mph zone while trying to outrun a Franklin County sheriff’s deputy Tuesday night, Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said in a release. Benjamin Savage, 21, of Weeks Mills Road was arrested on charges of criminal speed and eluding a police officer, and […]