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10/15/2026 · Bath
The moral test: Conserving creation and the 2026 election | Column
I found great joy recently in the announcement from the Catholic Church that environmental destruction is now considered a sin against creation and the Creator. This evolving philosophy extends and deepens Pope Leo’s earlier lessons and teachings on “ecological sin” to the broader and more holistic “sin against creation and against the Creator.” These thoughtful, heartfelt and urgent words capture the Pontiff’s expanding focus on the Catholic Chu…
Ladies, what to wear to the gym to please men | Column
I’m an avid gymgoer and hobby powerlifter. I top out at 5 feet tall and look as threatening as a Monchhichi in a baby bib, so a passerby might not realize my bench press is 110 pounds, squat 170, deadlift 195. I’m looking forward to breaking 200 on some lifts soon, but it’s not for the reasons you’d expect.I don’t train because it’s fun and challenging. It’s not to build strength, bone density and balance, not for regulating metabolism, sleep and…
By Stephanie Hayes, Times Columnist · Tampa Bay Times · 10/15/2026
Why I’m voting no on Florida Amendment 3 | Column
The Republican legislators who wrote Amendment 3 tell us it will allow voters to fix property taxes. That is not why they put it on the ballot. Amendment 3 was intended to eliminate the ability of local governments to defend against a state government that has gone rogue, with the elections for governor, attorney general, Senate president and House speaker dominated by hundreds of millions of dollars in dark money. The sheer magnitude of the dark…
By Michael W. Davey · Tampa Bay Times · 10/15/2026
Why I’m voting yes on Florida’s Amendment 3 | Column
Every day, families walk into my office to pay their property taxes. Many bring two credit cards. Sometimes three. I have watched people count cash on the counter and split a bill they can barely cover.We offer payment plans. We offer homestead deferral for qualifying seniors. People should not need a payment plan to stay in a house they already bought. That is why I am voting yes on Amendment 3.The homestead exemption is broken.In 1934, Florida…
By Dariel Fernandez, Miami-Dade tax collector · Tampa Bay Times · 10/15/2026
Letter to the Editor: Help save animals this Halloween by embracing plant-based lifestyles
Ghosts? Fun! Zombies? Bring them on! Haunted houses? We’ll take two tickets. But this Halloween, there is something genuinely frightening we should talk about. Every day, animals are transported into slaughterhouses most of us will never see. What happens inside is kept far away from grocery stores, restaurant menus and cheerful food packaging. We even use comfortable words like […] The post Letter to the Editor: Help save animals this Halloween…
boliver@palatkadailynews.com · Palatka Daily News · 10/15/2026
Tuesday’s Cosmic Weather: Mercury Misplaces the Map
The Moon is stirring the emotional soup, Mercury is hiding one important detail, and spring has everyone pretending their inbox is under control. Read on before the planets send another group text.
10/15/2026
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View allMaineDOT Announces Upcoming Work on I-95 Bridges over Broadway in Bangor
MaineDOT Announces Upcoming Work on I-95 Bridges over Broadway in Bangor Drivers should plan for delays and detours. BANGOR – October 9, 2026 – From October 16 to October 19, the Maine Department of Transportation will perform work on the I-95 bridges over Broadway at Exit 185 in Bangor as part of the ongoing I-95 bridge replacement project. Crews will complete shoulder reconstruction, milling, paving, and related work on I-95 Southbound necessary to transition traffic from the temporary southbound bridge onto the new, permanent, southbound bridge. The work will proceed in four phases, with lane and ramp availability changing as construction progresses: Phase 1: The southbound high-speed lane will be closed to traffic while crews complete milling and paving at both ends of that lane. The southbound travel lane will remain open across the temporary bridge, and both the southbound on-ramp and off-ramp will remain open. Phase 2: The southbound high-speed lane will be opened to traffic across the new bridge. The southbound travel lane and the Exit 185 southbound off-ramp will be closed while crews complete excavation, milling, and paving at the north end of the travel lane and ramp. Phase 3: The southbound high-speed lane will remain open to traffic across the new bridge, and the southbound travel lane will remain closed. The Exit 185 southbound off-ramp will reopen. The southbound on-ramp may close, if necessary, while crews complete excavation, milling, and paving at the south end of the travel lane and ramp. Phase 4: The southbound travel lane will be opened to traffic across the new bridge. The southbound high-speed lane and off-ramp will remain open, and the southbound on-ramp will be opened. During the Exit 185 southbound off-ramp closure, motorists should use Exit 186 for Stillwater Avenue. Drivers should then follow detour signs directing vehicles down Stillwater Avenue to Broadway. During the Exit 185 southbound on-ramp closure, motorists should follow detour signs directing vehicles down Broadway to Stillwater Avenue to access I-95 at Exit 186. Message boards will be in place alerting drivers of the upcoming closures. MaineDOT appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation as crews complete this important infrastructure improvement.
MaineDOT Invites Public Input on Portland West Study at Upcoming Meetings
MaineDOT Invites Public Input on Portland West Study at Upcoming Meetings 9/10/2026 MaineDOT Invites Public Input on Portland West Study at Upcoming Meetings AUGUSTA – September 10, 2026 — The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will host two public engagement opportunities this month as part of the Portland West Study, an initiative focused on addressing longstanding transportation challenges in South Portland, Scarborough, Westbrook, and Gorham. The study brings together local leaders, stakeholders, community members, and transportation partners to examine congestion, safety, and multimodal transportation needs that have affected the region for decades. Public input will be essential in helping shape the study’s direction and identify potential solutions. Community members are encouraged to attend one of the upcoming meetings to learn more about the study, meet the project team, share feedback, identify concerns and priorities, and help guide future analysis. Drop-in Open House Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM Gorham Municipal Center – Shaw Gym 75 South Street, Gorham, Maine 04038 Virtual Public Meeting Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM The virtual meeting will begin with a short presentation by the project team, including interactive exercises, and a Q&A session. Please pre-register here
MaineDOT Invites Public Input on Machias Environmental Impact Statement Process
MaineDOT Invites Public Input on Machias Environmental Impact Statement Process MACHIAS – September 22, 2026 — The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will host an in-person public hearing this month as part of the Machias Dike Bridge project regarding the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process. This will be the first formal public hearing of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process. The purpose of this hearing is to discuss the purpose and need for the project, alternatives being considered, potential environmental impacts, and for members of the public to ask questions and provide information that should be considered during the EIS process. In-Person Public Hearing Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 6:00pm Machias Memorial High School Gymnasium 1 Bulldog Lane, Machias, ME 04654 Virtual Public Meeting Presentation An on-demand virtual public meeting presentation will also be available at any time beginning September 23 through October 31, 2026, and will allow the public to submit online comments and questions. More information and access to the online virtual public meeting is available at https://mainedot.info/machias-dike
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