Route 219 wins Worst Road in Maine contest
Maine woman’s $1000 tale of woes wins ‘Worst Road in Maine’ contest; seven other roads singled out as among Maine’s worst
Congratulations to Martha Jordan of Turner, Maine, for winning the 2010 “Worst Road in Maine” contest.
Martha’s entry – Route 219 between Turner and Leeds – along with her tale of frustration and a dangerous encounter with a particularly bad pothole took the top prize – a gift certificate for $250 in car repairs. Seven other winners (second, third and runners up) were also acknowledged as among the worst roads in Maine.
This was our first “Worst Road in Maine Contest, and it was a big success. We had nearly 1,100 people fan or like the official FixMaineRoads.org Facebook page (
www.facebook.com/FixMaineRoads) and entries from just about every corner of the state.
Many thanks to everyone who participated!
Worst Road in Maine Contest results
1st prize: Route 219 in Turner, nominated by Martha and Roland Jordan
2nd prize: Route 141 in Swanville, nominated by Delbert and Mary Taylor Bunker
3rd prize: River Road, nominated by John Mancini
Runner up: College Street in Lewiston, nominated by Paul Beaudette
Runner up: Forest Avenue in Orono, nominated by Peggy Leonard Markson
Runner up: Route 43 from Hudson to Old Town, nominated by Faith Pineo
Runner up: Route 220 from Washington to Thorndike, nominated by Laura Pepler Jade
Runner up: Route 161, west of Fort Kent, nominated by Steve Rusnack
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