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07/13/2026 · Lewiston
U.S. and Iran clash over nuclear inspections after Switzerland talks
The United States and Iran dispute whether the UN nuclear watchdog will inspect Iranian facilities, marking one of several points of contention from weekend negotiations in Switzerland.
Supreme Court Upholds Mississippi Law Allowing Ballots Counted Up to Five Days After Election
The Supreme Court sided with Mississippi on Monday, allowing the state to count mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day but received within five days after. The 5-4 decision rejected challenges from the Republican National Committee and other groups who argued federal law required ballots to arrive on Election Day itself.
07/13/2026
Ukraine targets Russian oil refinery as Putin acknowledges fuel shortages
Ukraine conducted another drone attack on a Russian oil refinery as President Vladimir Putin publicly acknowledged fuel supply problems. The strikes represent an expansion of Ukrainian operations against Russian military and energy targets.
07/13/2026
Chemours to pay $450 million to settle federal case over PFAS contamination
The Trump administration announced that Chemours has agreed to pay $450 million to settle allegations involving PFAS, commonly known as forever chemicals. The settlement includes a $22.5 million civil penalty and $90 million in cleanup spending.
07/13/2026
Three firefighters killed battling wildfires on Colorado-Utah border
Three firefighters died while battling wildfires on the Colorado-Utah border as crews worked to contain multiple fires across the parched region. Two additional firefighters sustained injuries.
07/13/2026
Trump Announces Tentative Agreement With Iran at G7 Summit
President Trump announced a tentative agreement with Iran during a press conference Wednesday at the conclusion of the G7 summit. The president fielded questions about the preliminary accord among other topics.
07/13/2026
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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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