Tire tracks leading to a snapped utility pole show where a vehicle left Washington Street in the southbound lane near the intersection of Eastman Lane in Auburn on Saturday afternoon. Despite rolling over into the ditch, both driver and passenger walked away with minor injuries. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal)
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Auburn police say speed, inattention led to crash that killed Westbrook man
Auburn firefighters stand near a car that struck a tractor-trailer on Washington Street in Auburn on Tuesday afternoon, killing Cody Jacques, 21, of Westbrook. AUBURN — Police cited inattention and speed as factors in a fatal crash on Washington Street that killed Cody Jacques, 21, of Westbrook on Tuesday. Jacques was driving a 2018 Honda […]
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Woman killed in Auburn crash into tractor-trailer
State Police investigate a deadly crash Tuesday evening at the intersection of Washington Street and Kittyhawk Avenue, just off the Maine Turnpike, in Auburn. UPDATE: Greene woman killed in Auburn collision Tuesday night AUBURN — A woman was killed late Tuesday night when her van slammed into the back of a tractor-trailer on Washington Street, just off […]
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Auburn paving project backs up Turnpike traffic
AUBURN — The Maine Department of Transportation reports that repaving work on Route 100, Washington Street, is slowing down Turnpike traffic. According to the DOT, northbound traffic between the New Gloucester Toll and Exit 75 in Auburn is affected by the work. Motorists are being advised to seek alternate routes and use caution in the […]
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Washington St. detours to last to Nov. 15
AUBURN — The Oakdale Bridge, northbound on Route 202, which spans the Little Androscoggin River, will be replaced this construction season, according to a news release from the Maine Department of Transportation. To complete the majority of the work, Route 202 northbound, also known as Washington Street northbound, will be closed to through traffic in […]
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Auburn man denies attempted murder, mental evaluation ordered
AUBURN — A judge on Friday ordered a mental examination for a city man charged with attempted murder of his girlfriend. Mack Williams Jr., 30, pleaded not guilty in Androscoggin County Superior Court to that charge and two counts of aggravated assault and one count of assault and terrorizing. Justice Joyce Wheeler ordered the exam […]
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Three vehicles damaged in Monday pileup
AUBURN — A three-car, chain-reaction accident on Washington Street resulted in two drivers complaining of pain Monday morning. Lt. Scott Watkins said Daniel Deschaines, 58, of New Gloucester stopped his 2008 Ford Ranger at a red light in the southbound lane and Linda Parker, 71, of Auburn was stopped behind Deschaines in her 2009 Toyota […]
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Auburn reopens Washington Street after overnight accident
AUBURN — An overnight accident has closed Washington Street Northbound at the Miami Avenue, according to Deputy Chief Jason Moen. A single vehicle crashed early Thursday at 426 Washington St. Several Central Maine Power poles were damaged, and CMP crews were making repairs. Signs were placed to direct traffic around the repair work. Moen did […]