The 11-year-old was treated for a minor injury after the crash off Brighton Avenue, police say. The incident comes amid heightened scrutiny of pedestrian and cyclist safety in the city.
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Posted inCommunity, News
Stoplight outage in North Windham causing traffic issues
Officials asked motorists to avoid Route 302 from Boody’s Corner through the shopping district and said a resolution could take ‘an extended period.’
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Why is Amazon so interested in Maine?
In Caribou, Hermon, Waterville and Gorham, the online megaretailer’s last-mile delivery strategy is making headway and stirring controversy.
Posted inCommunity, News
Roundabout coming to Cumberland intersection in 2028
The intersection of Blackstrap Road, Skillin Road and Route 26 currently has a blinking light and is considered a high-crash site.
Posted inMaine, News
New Gloucester holds public hearing on future of crash-prone intersection
Maine DOT plans to build improvements to the intersection of Intervale Road, Cobbs Bridge Road, and Gloucester Hill Road.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Are antique vehicles 25 years or older exempt from Maine’s annual inspections? | Fact brief
A 2024 amendment to state law altered the definitions and exemptions for vehicles registered as antiques.
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Scarborough plans a pair of Route 1 safety demos this summer | In the Know
This summer, the Maine Department of Transportation and the Greater Portland Council of Governments will lead separate efforts focused on traffic operations and pedestrian safety on Route 1. MDOT TRAFFIC PATTERN PILOT The Maine Department of Transportation is seeking an opportunity to elevate a portion of Route 1 over the marsh in Scarborough. This is […]
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Maine school buses may soon change after deaths of 2 students
Maine lawmakers heard testimony Thursday on a proposal to require and fund crossing arms on all school buses.
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Councilor says state is reviewing high-crash intersection in Gorham
The intersection of County Road, South Street and Blue Ledge Road logged 30 crashes in the last 3 years.
Posted inSchools and Education, Times Record
A New Year’s reminder from Freeport-area schools: Bus safety is a shared responsibility
School bus drivers are responsible not only for operating large vehicles on busy roads but also for keeping dozens of children safe at the same time.