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Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Yahoo
Maine Turnpike traffic snarled for several hours after tractor-trailer crash in Arundel
May 3—A tractor-trailer crashed into a guardrail and caught fire along the Maine Turnpike in Arundel on Saturday morning, causing traffic delays that lingered into the afternoon. In a news release Saturday afternoon, Maine State Police spokesperson Shannon Moss said troopers responded to the wreck just before 8 a.m. near mile marker 30, between the Kennebunk and Biddeford exits, on Interstate 95 northbound. State police believe the driver "suffered a medical event" while driving the freight-laden truck; he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the median guardrail. The driver, whose name was not released, sustained minor injuries from the crash and was taken to MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Biddeford (formerly known as Southern Maine Medical Center) for treatment, Moss said. The left and middle lanes of I-95 northbound were closed for several hours Saturday, slowing traffic in the area, while crews cleared the scene. The crash is under investigation. State police were assisted at the scene by Wells and Kennebunk firefighters, the Maine Turnpike Authority and two towing companies. Copy the Story Link We believe it's important to offer commenting on certain stories as a benefit to our readers. At its best, our comments sections can be a productive platform for readers to engage with our journalism, offer thoughts on coverage and issues, and drive conversation in a respectful, solutions-based way. It's a form of open discourse that can be useful to our community, public officials, journalists and others. We do not enable comments on everything — exceptions include most crime stories, and coverage involving personal tragedy or sensitive issues that invite personal attacks instead of thoughtful discussion. You can read more here about our commenting policy and terms of use. More information is also found on our FAQs. Show less Mills orders flags to half-staff Sunday for firefighter memorial Jane's Walk tours unwind the fabric of Maine's communities
CTV News
03-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Jane's Walk: Granddaughter of iconic urbanist attending Winnipeg festival celebrating her legacy
Jane Jacobs reads a book to granddaughter Caitlin Broms-Jacobs at her Toronto, Ont. Home in 1984. (Caitlin Broms-Jacobs) The granddaughter of an iconic urbanist will walk alongside her grandmother's legacy at a global event celebrating community history and connection. Jane Jacobs was the renowned urban advocate who penned 'The Death and Life of Great American Cities' – a work that became a conceptual pillar for city planners, architects, and policymakers alike. To Caitlin Broms-Jacobs, she was grandma. Sort of. 'I called her Jane,' she said in an interview with CTV News Winnipeg. 'Jane wanted her kids and grandkids to call her by her name, so I did.' Jane Jacobs Caitlin Broms-Jacobs sits on her dad's shoulders with her grandmother Jane Jacobs in the background at the Annex Fall Fair in Toronto, Ont. in 1986. (Caitlin Broms-Jacobs) Broms-Jacobs spent most of her childhood alongside her grandmother in Toronto, baking cookies and playing games. She first started to piece together who her grandmother was with the publication of Jane Jacobs' children's book, which she dedicated to her grandchildren. In retrospect, there were other clues Jane was someone special. 'She had really interesting people coming through to visit her and to talk to her,' Broms-Jacobs recalled. 'As much as a small child can absorb from that kind of thing, I think I did pick up certain elements of her relationship with the world and how respected she was.' JACOBS FILE - Author Jane Jacobs responds to a question during an interview in Toronto, May 12, 2004. (CP PHOTO ARCHIVES/ Adrian Wyld) (ADRIAN WYLD) It's been nearly 20 years since Jacobs passed away, but her legacy walks on. Every year, during the first weekend in May, an annual festival called Jane's Walk shuffles into hundreds of cities across the world. The public is invited to put on their walking shoes and join free, citizen-led walking conversations meant to encourage people to share stories about their neighbourhoods and discover unseen aspects of their communities. There are 23 walks planned in Winnipeg this year exploring the local history of neighbourhoods from Old St. Boniface to Transcona. Jane's Walk Winnipeg A 2014 Jane's Walk tour of Winnipeg's Wildwood neighbourhood. 'It's a safe, free and very accessible way for people to come out and to find that strength in community and make connections,' said Ruhi Proshun with Winnipeg Arts Council, the organizer behind the city's Jane's Walk. 'The world can seem like a lonely place sometimes, but hopefully these walks will help people feel like they're a part of a community of people who are happy that they're a part of it.' Proshun said anyone can join this year or even sign up on to host a walk at an upcoming festival. Details can be found on the Winnipeg Arts Council's website. Broms-Jacobs plans to join the Jane's Walk in the North End. She has lived in Winnipeg for the past 15 years, having moved to the Prairies to join the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra as an oboist. Caitlin Broms-Jacobs Caitlin Broms-Jacobs is shown in an undated photo. (Supplied) She picked the North End tour for a reason. 'Jane actually was in Winnipeg once. She was toured around by then Mayor Glenn Murray, and she reported back that she really liked the North End, which I think is really interesting.'
CTV News
03-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Ladies of Leila Walking Tour
Maralee chats with Kenneth Ingram of the Seven Oaks Historical Society about this weekend Jane's Walk in the neighbourhood.
Hamilton Spectator
01-05-2025
- Climate
- Hamilton Spectator
What's happening in Hamilton and area this weekend?
While temperatures have recently been fickle, Environment Canada forecasts a semi-rainy, double-digit weekend. Early forecasts suggest Saturday will have a high of 16 C with a 30 per cent chance of showers, but Sunday will deliver a sunny 16 C. Despite the weather, vendor markets, live performances, and an art hop will take place this weekend. Here is what you can get up to: On Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m., you can visit a historic site or museum in Hamilton and learn about the city's past amid redeveloped spaces. From the 18th- and 19th-century homes at Battlefield House Museum and Park to the 19th-century political centre Ancaster Old Township Hall, there is plenty to see. For more details on other sites and locations, go to . The market started on April 12 and features locally grown fruits, vegetables, local baked treats and beauty products. Go to the market at 3 Britannia Ave. in Hamilton from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jane's Walk is an annual citizen-led event to encourage people to explore their neighbourhoods and connect with others. There are various walks and talks across Hamilton and surrounding areas for the Saturday and Sunday event. To find a guided walk near you, go to . The Handmade Pop-Up Market will be hosted at Shawn and Ed Brewing Co., and will feature works from more than 30 makers from Hamilton and Halton regions. Submission is free . The event is on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 65 Hatt St. in Dundas. Trendy Vendor Market will host a Mother's Day event with vendors offering handmade works, beauty products, jewelry and Mother's Day gifts. The market will be at 360 Isaac Brock Dr. in Hamilton from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The band Freedom Train will perform live at Stonewalls Restobar on Friday from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. To buy tickets for around $22, go to . The bar is located at 339 York Blvd. in Hamilton. Are you a young person who wants their voice to be heard? The Hamilton Youth Town Hall will host young people aged 14 to 29 years old for conversations about youth priorities, skill workshops and a visit from elected officials. The free event will be at Hamilton City Hall on 71 Main St. W. from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. To register, go to . Five local art galleries and venues will be part of the Canadian Art Hop from Thursday to Sunday. Back Alley Gallery, McMaster Museum of Art, Smokestack, the Cotton Factory and the Art Gallery of Hamilton will host exhibits, a book-signing and artist talks. For more information specific events and locations, go to . The farmers market, attached to Jackson Square in downtown Hamilton, is hosting its first Sample Saturday on May 3, when vendors will offer samples. There is also a chance to win up to $100 in gifts cards for the market if attendees post a picture of their samples and tag 'hamontmarket.' You can enjoy snacks and refreshments at St. Vincent De Paul Barton Street Value Store at 429 Barton St. E. on Saturday. This weekend marks the store's opening on Saturdays going forward and will feature a raffle prize. The store will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Hamilton Potters' Guild sale returns this weekend at the Dundas Lions Memorial Community Centre. Ninety-six potters will be selling both functional and decorative pieces. Admission and parking are free, and the building is wheelchair accessible. The spring that began on Friday continues Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This season's featured artist is Keri Currie of Fire and Flux Studios. For more details and a full list of potters, go to . Cheyenne Bholla is a reporter at The Hamilton Spectator. cbholla@
