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Man Seriously Injured In Early Morning Accident In Naples

A Naples, ME man was seriously injured during an early morning accident on Monday (8/27/18). ~ Photo courtesy of Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office

NAPLES, ME – A Maine man was seriously injured in a car accident in Naples early this morning. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said that 48-year-old Patrick Connolly III, of Naples, was driving in his Chevy Pickup truck on Route 11 at around 6:30 am, when he failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Route 302. Connolly continued through the intersection and struck an embankment.

Emergency crews from Naples Fire/rescue called for a Life Flight helicopter once on scene due to the severity of Connolly’s injuries. He was flown to Centeral Maine Medical Center for treatment, his condition had not been released by news time.

Authorities said that though the investigation is still on going speed and alcohol appear to be factors.

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Jackson Covered Bridge Closed Starting Monday As Repairs Get Under Way

Crews clean up the Honeymoon Bridge following a cement truck failing to clear the cross bracing this past July. ~ Photo courtesy of the Jackson Area Chamber of CommerceCrews clean up the Honeymoon Bridge following a cement truck failing to clear the cross bracing this past July. ~ Photo courtesy of the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce 

JACKSON, NH – A 142-year-old New Hampshire covered bridge is getting some repairs. New Hampshire Department of Transportation Officials said work on the Honeymoon Covered Bridge in Jackson was scheduled to start on today (8/27/18). It will take three weeks to complete.

The Department of Transportation says during the repairs, the bridge will be closed to all traffic daily from 7 a.m.to 3:30 p.m. Signs at each end will alert drivers to the closure. The bridge over the Ellis River will be open to traffic on weekends during the repair time period.

The bridge was damaged by vehicles twice within a few weeks. A Conway teen crashed a minivan into a bridge support and truss on June 30, and then an Alvin J. Coleman & Son cement truck damaged the bridge’s roof on July 23.

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Man Arrested For DWI After Vehicle Found In Woods

29-year-old Clayton Traversie was arrrested for DWI after his vehicle ended up in the woods in Wolfeboro. ~ Photo courtesy of Wolfeboro Police

WOLFEBORO, NH – A Tuftonboro man was arrested after driving his car into the woods at the town line Monday night. Wolfeboro Police said that around 7pm they were called to a report of a vehicle in the woods on Pine Hill Road at the Tuftonboro/ Wolfeboro town line.

Upon arrival the officer was able to make contact with the driver of the vehicle 29-year-old Clayton Traversie, who he suspected was under the influence of alcohol. After a brief investigation and a field sobriety test Traversie was arrested for driving while intoxicated. A subsequent search of his vehicle resulted in an additional charge for an open container of alcohol.

Traversie was transported to Carroll County Jail without incident and issued a court date of September 12, in the 3rd Circuit Court, District Division, Ossipee NH.