A van rolled over on the Maine Turnpike on Monday morning, spraying nails, construction equipment and power tools across the highway and injuring multiple people.
Maine State Police said troopers responded to a report of a crash on the Maine Turnpike in Ogunquit at 8:12 a.m.
Their initial investigation indicated that the driver of a commercial van was traveling north on the highway when he lost control of the vehicle on wet pavement and rolled over in the median. Debris including roofing nails, construction equipment and power tools were thrown from the van into all three southbound lanes.
A Honda that was driving south on the Maine Turnpike struck some of the construction debris, disabling the vehicle and deploying its airbags, which caused minor injury to the female driver.
The driver of the van, identified by police as 39-year-old Victor Miguel Cedillo Merchan, of Brockton, Massachusetts, was not injured. There were also four male passengers in the van, three of whom were not wearing seatbelts and were taken to Portsmouth Regional Hospital across the border in New Hampshire with what state police said were serious but not life-threatening injuries.
The crash remains under investigation, but police said speed and erratic operation appear to have been factors.
Multiple lanes both southbound and northbound were closed for a time due to the crash and the subsequent investigation and cleanup. All of them have since reopened.
Join Girl Scouts of Maine for a sweet summer stop you won’t want to miss!
We’re popping up at local ice cream shops around Maine for our Ice Cream Socials—fun, casual events where families can enjoy a free treat and learn more about Girl Scouts.
Here’s what to expect:
🍦 One FREE kid-sized cone per family when you stop by and connect with us
🌱 Hands-on activity for kids (like a planting activity or fidget spinner craft)
💬 A chance to chat with our team and learn how Girl Scouts builds confidence, friendships, and unforgettable experiences
Whether you’re curious about joining, looking for activities for your child, or just want to enjoy a sweet treat, we’d love to meet you!
✨ Open to all families—no registration required. Just stop by, say hello, and enjoy some ice cream with us.
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The recent rain in Maine is easing the drought that parts of the state have been experiencing since the fall.
Scott Dean, a Spectrum meteorologist, said much of Maine has been at least “dry” for several months. Parts of the state, including Portland, Bangor and Bar Harbor, are under a “moderate” drought.
Much of the country is also experiencing a drought, Dean added. The Southeast is seeing extreme levels of drought, and the West coast has been under a drought for years. There are many factors that go into this, including climate change, weather patterns like El Niño and La Niña and other factors.
And, when an area does experience drought, it can become a feedback loop. With less moisture in the ground and atmosphere, the drought can “feed upon itself,” Dean said.
“It takes a while to get into a drought and it also takes a while to get out of one,” Dean said.
But, the rainy days in Maine have been alleviating the drought, Dean said. And, the trend is likely to continue — the forecast is predicting above average levels of precipitation for the next three to four weeks.
“Hopefully, we are continuing to head in the right direction as the drought has eased in these areas,” Dean said.
In fact, if these rains do continue, Maine could come out of the drought sometime this summer.
Craig Joseph Ahlemeyer
STANDISH – Craig J. Ahlemeyer, 48 of Standish, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, June 13, 2026.A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 27 th at Standish Congregational Church, 25 Oak Hill Road in Standish. A reception will follow.To see Craig’s full obituary, share a memory or leave the family an online condolence, please visit http://www.athutchins.com.
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