Maine Allows Digital Proof of Insurance

As of October 10, 2013, residents of Maine may now use digital copies of their proof of auto insurance. The law says, in part, “Evidence of liability insurance or financial responsibility may be in electronic form, including the display of an image on a portable...

Maine Winter Driving Experience

by Hollie McAfee I have had Maine winter driving experience for decades. I take many of the safety tips I first learned for granted, but, I am relearning some of the basics now that I have a teenage driver. For instance, I recently drove my kids to school on a cold...

Maine Woodstove Safety

The colder weather is upon us and Mainers are cranking up the wood heat. Here’s a very helpful guideline from one of our Maine homeowners insurance companies, MMG Insurance, about wood stove safety. Install only UL approved stoves or fireplaces with clearances...

Fireworks Safety

by Hollie McAfee It seems that you can’t properly celebrate the 4th of July without fireworks.  I am lucky enough to live in a community that goes all-out on Independence Day, with arguably the best celebration in the State of Maine. So, our town takes fireworks...

Do I Have Enough Auto Liability Coverage?

Repeatedly, we hear about car accidents like this:  Bangor Daily News reported a 19 car pileup in Southern Maine.  Bodily injury was mostly avoided, with the exception of one person who was taken to the hospital.  Property damage to the vehicles, on the other hand,...