Maine

Driver fatigue, inattention blamed for pileup on Maine Turnpike

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3 days ago

December 30, 2024

Driver fatigue, inattention blamed for pileup on Maine Turnpike

State police say driver fatigue and inattention are to blame for a multi-vehicle crash that shut down a stretch of the Maine Turnpike southbound on Friday night.

Shortly after 6 p.m. Friday, a man driving a U-Haul caused a serious chain reaction crash in Scarborough that shut down all three southbound lanes of the Maine Turnpike for 3 1/2 hours.

State police said traffic was already congested in the area due to other crashes when the U-Haul, driven by 59-year-old Jason McAvoy, of Old Orchard Beach, collided with a tanker truck. The force of that collision propelled the tanker forward, striking a Subaru. This caused a chain reaction, resulting in the Subaru rear-ending a Dodge Ram,

When troopers arrived, they found McAvoy trapped inside the U-Haul. Several area fire departments and towing companies helped remove him from the vehicle, and he was taken to Maine Medical Center in Portland while the other drivers received treatment at the scene. McAvoy suffered broken bones but is expected to survive.

Following an investigation, state police said they determined that driver fatigue and inattention are the main contributing factors to the crash. State police said the case will be submitted to the York County District Attorney’s Office for review of any potential charges.

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Maine home sales increased in November

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7 hours ago

January 2, 2025

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MAINE (WABI) – The Maine real estate market is beginning to see a shift to a more balanced market.

Maine Listings reported about a 6.8% increase in sales of single-family existing homes during the month of November compared to November 2023.

The median sales price reached $385,000, an increase of about 8.5%.

In November, the national price also rose and is now at nearly $411,000.

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Here are the 1st babies of 2025

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15 hours ago

January 1, 2025

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In Maine, several hospitals traditionally report their first births of the year. We will post them here as they are announced.

Michael Nathan Maiato, 7 pounds 12 ounces, was born at 2:55 a.m. Wednesday at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland to parents Paige and Joe Maiato of Kennebunk.

“We are overjoyed with the newest addition to our family,” Joe Maiato said. “What a way to ring in the new year!”

The Maiaitos said they were excited for Michael to meet his 2-year-old brother, Theo.

Myles Hudson Livingood, 6 pounds 10 ounces, was born at 7:05 a.m. Wednesday at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor to parents Emily Foss Andrews and Michael Livingood of Bangor.

Kolton Robert, 8 pounds 4.9 ounces, was born at 7:27 a.m. Wednesday at Northern Light Mercy Hospital in Portland to parents Mariah Rouille and Robert Desrosier of South Paris.

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NLH’s mobile mammography unit to offer walk-in screenings, no appointment needed

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22 hours ago

January 1, 2025

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NLH’s mobile mammography unit to offer walk-in screenings, no appointment needed

MILO, Maine (WABI) – There is good news for Maine woman over the age of 40, who need a mammogram.

Maine’s only mobile mammography unit will make it easier for you to get a screening in 2025.

Starting the second week of January, they’ll be offering walk-in screenings to all women – without an appointment.

Screenings will be offered on Friday, January 10 at Northern Light Primary Care, Milo, 135 Park Street, and on Tuesday, January 21, at Northern Light Primary Care, Corinth, 492 Main Street..

Walk-in screenings will be available between 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

This will be for routine screening only. In order to be eligible, officials say at least a year and one day must have passed since your last screening.

Northern Light Health says it’s first-in-Maine mobile mammogram service has screened nearly 250 women since opening in April of 2024.

Mammograms are recommended for most women beginning at age 40 because early detection allows treatment to begin sooner when cancer is easier to treat.

For more information call 207-564-4353, or visit northernlighthealth.org/mobilemammo to view the complete mobile mammography schedule.

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