Two Maine DOT workers killed in I-95 construction zone crash<\/b><\/p>\n
Two Maine Department of Transportation workers died and a third person was hospitalized after a van crash into a construction zone on I-95 Tuesday morning.<\/span><\/p>\n Maine State police say 34-year-old Samantha Tupper of Augusta was driving the van and failed to stop.<\/span><\/p>\n Once she attempted to enter the passing lane, the van was hit by a tractor-trailer traveling southbound.<\/span><\/p>\n The van then went into the work zone hitting three Maine DOT workers.<\/span><\/p>\n 60-year-old James Brown and 51-year-old Dwayne Campbell both of Waterville were hit over the bridge.<\/span><\/p>\n The crash remains under investigation.<\/span><\/p>\n Eliot Cutler back in jail for violating conditions of release<\/b><\/p>\n A former two-time gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler is back behind bars after violating conditions of his release for a second time.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports, two counts were filed Monday alleging Cutler violated the terms on Dec. 28 and Jan. 2.<\/span><\/p>\n He was booked into the Hancock County Jail Tuesday morning.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports back in December, Cutler was in court after violating probation when he accessed sexually explicit content online while obtaining unmonitored devices.<\/span><\/p>\n The 79-year-old served seven months in jail after a May 2023 conviction.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/01\/13\/former-maine-gubernatorial-candidate-eliot-cutler-back-jail-violating-release-conditions\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Planned power outage for Versant customers<\/b><\/p>\n Versant Power officials announced a planned power outage on Thursday starting at 8:30 a.m.<\/span><\/p>\n Officials say the outage is expected to last an hour and the reasoning is for scheduled maintenance to the electrical system in Eddington and Brewer.<\/span><\/p>\n Those passing the area where crews are working are reminded to slow down or move over, never touch a downed power line or a tree in contact with one and to prepare your generators or alternative heating sources just in case.<\/span><\/p>\n Washington County audits reveal years of unbalanced books<\/b><\/p>\n According to a Washington County 2022 audit, commissioners face questionable spending, unbalanced books and invoices paid without proper authorization.<\/span><\/p>\n The Maine Monitor says this follows the alarming findings of years of mismanagement.<\/span><\/p>\n The publication reveals this information led to the $8 million debt last year giving auditors a glimpse at what\u2019s going on while the 2023-24 audits have yet to be completed.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/01\/12\/washington-county-audits-reveal-years-unbalanced-books-chronic-overspending\/?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=organicclicks&tbref=hp<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Southwest Harbor accepts bid for public works garage<\/b><\/p>\n The town of Southwest Harbor inches closer to a new chapter for their public works garage.<\/span><\/p>\n After the select board unanimously accepted a bid, the town will replace the current aging facility needed to protect town assets.<\/span><\/p>\n The Mount Desert Islander reports voters in Southwest Harbor will have the final say in the future of the project as it is dependent on local approval for matching funds.<\/span><\/p>\n The paper reports a special town meeting will take place on March 23.<\/span><\/p>\n Southwest Harbor accepts bid for new public works garage | News | <\/span><\/a>mdislander.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Summit for a Cause: Katahdin<\/b><\/p>\n Women for Healthy Rural Living, a non-profit, has officially announced its fourth fundraiser \u2018Summit for a Cause.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n The all-female guided hike runs take place July 31 through August 2 and applications are open.<\/span><\/p>\n Funds raised will benefit Women for Healthy Rural Living’s Elaine Hill MemorialNursing Scholarship.<\/span><\/p>\n This provides financial assistance to residents of Washington and Hancock counties pursuing postsecondary nursing education.<\/span><\/p>\n The donation to participate is $1,650 and participants can pay directly or raise funds through a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign.<\/span><\/p>\n