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March 23, 2011

Contest shines spotlight on bad roads

The Associated Press

AUGUSTA — Maine drivers are being urged to provide photos and descriptions of the state's worst roads as a transportation advocacy group launches its second annual "Worst Road in Maine" contest.

The Maine Better Transportation Association is sponsoring the contest to draw attention to the sinkholes, potholes, frost heaves and deteriorating road conditions that can be found around Maine.

Entries will be received through May 15, with the winner receiving a gift certificate for $250 in car repairs. Entry rules are available at the www.fixmaineroads.org website.

A central Maine woman won last year's contest with her entry about Route 219 from Turner to Leeds, where she drove over a pothole that left her with a bent rim, a busted tire and a $1,000 car repair bill.

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