‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Campaign is Underway

With the holiday season approaching, Maine law enforcement agencies will be increasing their efforts to reduce impaired driving. From the Department of Public Safety and Bureau of Highway Safety:  The irresponsible decision to drive while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs puts you, your passengers and everyone on the road at risk. We remind …

First Significant Snow Storm of Winter Expected

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon (Dec. 16-18), as a winter storm is expected to cross the region. Over 6″ of snow is possible south of the mountains, and over 8″ north of the mountains. Rain may also mix intermittently. A major winter storm is set to impact …

Weekend Death in Lewiston Investigated

Police are investigating a death on Sunday night, Dec. 11, on Pierce Street in Lewiston. More info is expected later this afternoon. #DEVELOPING: Maine State Police say they are investigating a death in Lewiston. https://t.co/7RmDpFfKrd — CBS 13 News (@WGME) December 13, 2022 Latest Local Central Maine News The post Weekend Death in Lewiston Investigated …

Fayette Woman Killed in Turner Crash

Carol Ivers, 79, of Fayette was killed and two others were injured in a head-on crash on Route 4 and Upper Street in Turner, Sunday, Dec. 11. A male driver and female passenger in the second vehicle were both ejected and taken to a local hospital. PRESS RELEASE On Sunday December 11th at approximately 9:50 …

Central Maine Motors Receives Governor’s Award for Business Excellence

During a ceremony held today, Dec. 12, at The Blaine House, Governor Janet Mills presented four Maine businesses with her Governor’s Award for Business Excellence. Since 1991, the annual award has recognized and celebrated Maine businesses with a high level of commitment to their community and employees, as well as exemplary performance in the manufacturing …

Occupants Identified in Castine Fatal Crash

A tragic crash in Castine over the weekend resulted in four fatalities and three others being injured, all students at Maine Maritime Academy. From the Maine State Police: On Saturday, December 10, 2022, at approximately 2:07 am, the Maine State Police responded to a single vehicle crash that involved four fatalities on Shore Rd (Route …

Fatal Crash in Sherman

Sunday afternoon, Dec. 11, the Maine State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 northbound at mile marker 263 in the town of Sherman. From the Maine State Police: Preliminary investigation indicates 59-year-old Maria Dubois of Portland was driving a 2020 blue Toyota Corolla when she went off the road at a high …

St. George Woman Located Deceased in Water Near Home

A Maine Game Warden and a search team from the Maine Association for Search and Rescue has located the body of 71-year-old Francine Laporte of Saint George. She was found at approximately 10:00am today, Dec. 9. Laporte was found deceased in the water on the shore of Long Cove, off of the States Point Road …

Maine Hospitals Evaluated by Watchdog Group

The Leapfrog Group, a watchdog group, has released their grades for 16 hospitals in Maine based on how safe they are. Seven of the Maine hospitals received an A, two were scored at a B. A watchdog group evaluated 16 Maine hospitals and gave them letter grades based on how safe they are. 7 hospitals …