Despite the many central Mainers waking up to a new blanket of snow, area law-enforcement officials were happy to report drivers were taking it easy on the roads.

An Augusta police dispatcher said as of 4:30 p.m., no traffic accidents had been reported. A dispatcher at the regional communication center said they were unaware of any "major (accidents) happening at this time.”

No accidents have been reported for the commute home, according to several area law-enforcement agencies.

Hopefully, we've seen winter's last hurrah. But with the coming of spring comes more than posted roads -- the emergence of our forest friends, especially deer.

Drop me a line at 623-3811 Ext. 431 or mmalloy@centralmaine.com if you have had an unfortunate car-versus-deer experience.