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06/12/2026 · Lewiston
Trump, Netanyahu Phone Call Stirs Tensions Over Iran Nuclear Negotiations
A phone conversation between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has surfaced amid strained talks over Iran's nuclear activities. Netanyahu downplayed friction between the two leaders, though their relationship has tested previous U.S. administrations.
One dead, dozens hurt in Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait airport
Iranian drones struck Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday, killing one person and wounding dozens more. Iran's military said the attack responded to earlier U.S. operations against an Iranian oil tanker and an Iranian-held island.
06/12/2026
Senate Republicans Delay Vote on Immigration Enforcement Funding
Senate Republicans have postponed a vote on funding for immigration enforcement. The delay stems from concerns about a proposed $1.8 trillion fund. The vote's rescheduling remains uncertain.
06/12/2026
U.S. to Deploy Additional Troops to Poland
President Donald Trump announced the deployment of 5,000 additional troops to Poland. The announcement follows recent discussion within the administration regarding the U.S. military presence in Europe.
06/12/2026
Planned Parenthood Clinics in Two States to Offer Advance Supply of Abortion Pills
Planned Parenthood clinics in Washington state and Hawaii will now provide patients with abortion pills in advance. The pills, mifepristone and misoprostol, can be stored for future use if a patient chooses to terminate a pregnancy.
06/12/2026
Trump-Endorsed Candidates Secure Primary Victories in May
Candidates endorsed by former President Donald Trump won several Republican primary races in May. The victories ousted incumbents who had previously challenged Trump's positions. These outcomes underscore Trump's continued influence within the Republican Party.
06/12/2026
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View allMaxwell Bridge Project Detour in Litchfield
Maxwell Bridge Project Detour in Litchfield | Maine Department of Transportation Home Skip to top navigation Skip to side navigation Skip to content Skip to footer Maxwell Bridge Project Detour in Litchfield 10/08/2025 LITCHFIELD – The Maine Department of Transportation will be performing work on the Maxwell Bridge over Maggoty Meadow Brook for up to thirty days to replace the precast concrete box culvert starting on October 8. The work is expected to be completed by November 4. Richmond Road (Route 197) will be open to local traffic. Upper Pond Road will be closed to through traffic. Message boards will be used to alert drivers of the detour and closure. Drivers should follow posted detour signs. The contractor on this project is Shaw Brothers Construction, Inc. of Gorham, Maine. The contract amount is $826,611.
Overnight Ramp Closures in Brunswick
Overnight Ramp Closures in Brunswick | Maine Department of Transportation Home Skip to top navigation Skip to side navigation Skip to content Skip to footer Overnight Ramp Closures in Brunswick 10/08/2025 BRUNSWICK – The Maine Department of Transportation will be closing three ramps in Brunswick overnight on October 8, 2025, from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM. The southbound off ramp to Cooks Corner, the southbound off ramp to Route 196 West, and the northbound on ramp to Route 1 North from Cooks Corner will be closed for maintenance. Closures will be clearly marked with signs and cones. The closure will last for one night. Drivers traveling southbound on Route 1 from Bath to Cooks Corner will use the New Meadow Road Exit and connect to Bath Road to reach Cooks Corner or remain on Route 1 and exit on Ramp B (Main Street) and use Main Street to Mason St, to the Route 1 North on ramp and use the Cooks Corner exit. Drivers traveling southbound to Route 196 West will continue South on Route 1 to Ramp B (Main St). From there, drivers should take Maine Street to Mason St, To the Route 1 North on ramp and use Ramp C to Route 196 West. Drivers traveling from Cooks Corner to Route 1 North should use Bath Road to New Meadows Road to Route 1 North. These closures are part of an ongoing highway rehabilitation project. The project covers an area that begins 0.17 miles east of Cushing Street and extends east for 3.02 miles, as well as 0.70 miles west of Old Bath Road and extending west for 3.39 miles. All local approaches and ramps are included in this work, which consists of pavement milling, hot mix asphalt overlay, and safety improvements. The contractor on this project is Coastal Road Repair of Westbrook, Maine. The contract amount is $15,544,396.25.
Nightwork on I-295 over Route 1
Nightwork on I-295 over Route 1 | Maine Department of Transportation Home Skip to top navigation Skip to side navigation Skip to content Skip to footer Nightwork on I-295 over Route 1 10/08/2025 YARMOUTH – The Maine Department of Transportation will be reducing both northbound and southbound traffic on I-295 to a single lane between 8:00 PM and 6:00 AM, beginning Sunday, October 12, at 8:00 PM. The lane reduction is necessary to install rumble strips along the highway. The nightwork may be conducted a second evening if necessary. MaineDOT will provide updates on the project as needed. The contractor on this project is CPM Constructors. The contract amount is $27,566,209.72.
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