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06/02/2026 · Skowhegan
The Affirmation Nobody Tells You About—And Why It Changes Everything
Most affirmations fail because they ask you to believe something you don't yet. Here's the one that actually works because it starts with what's already true.
The Dead Bug Actually Works—Here's Why, and How to Stop Screwing It Up
The dead bug is boring and unsexy, which is exactly why most people butcher it. Here's what the exercise actually does and why your lower back will thank you for doing it right.
06/02/2026
Skip the State Capital—Head 90 Minutes East Instead
That charming county seat everybody photographs? The real action is in the farm towns along the state route where you can eat better, park free, and actually have a conversation with someone who grew up there.
06/02/2026
Stop Overcrowding Your Cast Iron, and Other Truths About Searing Meat
The difference between a golden crust and a sad, steamed surface comes down to one thing: leaving enough space between your pieces. Here's why your cast iron has been lying to you.
06/02/2026
How to Build a Raised Garden Bed That Won't Rot in Three Years
Stop buying those flimsy cedar kits that cost $80 and fall apart before you harvest a tomato. Here's how to build one that'll last a decade for under $40.
06/02/2026
Fall Largemouths Are Stupid Right Now—Here's Why That Matters
The pre-spawn feeding frenzy is turning five-pound bass into suicidal idiots, and if you're not out there this week, you're leaving fish on the bank.
06/02/2026
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Route 113 Daytime Closures 8/29/2025 MAINE/NEW HAMPSHIRE - From September 8 to November 14, the Maine Department of Transportation will close Route 113 through the White Mountain National Forest to all vehicles from 7 A.M. to 5 P.M. on weekdays for a cable guardrail replacement project. The project area begins just south of the Spruce Hill Trail parking area and extends south to the Brickett Place. This project is expected to be completed by this fall. Bicyclists and pedestrians may continue to use the entirety of Route 113. Bikers and pedestrians will need to use caution when approaching a work zone and follow the flagger’s instructions. Onsite signage will be updated regularly to show which sections of Route 113 are closed to vehicles. All through traffic intending to use Route 113 should seek an alternate route between the hours of 7 A.M. to 5 P.M. Maine drivers should use Route 5 and New Hampshire drivers should use Routes 16 and 302 as an alternative route. The contractor on this project is CA Newcomb & Sons of Carmel, Maine. The contract amount is $1,412,910.00. MaineDOT will provide updates on the project as needed via our website.
Spurwink Bridge Work in Cape Elizabeth
Spurwink Bridge Work in Cape Elizabeth 8/29/2025 CAPE ELIZABETH - The Maine Department of Transportation will begin work on the Spurwink Bridge for a bridge wearing surface replacement project starting on September 2. Work is expected to be completed by the end of October 2025. The bridge and adjacent approach roadway will be reduced to one 12’ wide lane. Drivers should expect one-way alternating traffic that will be controlled with temporary traffic signals. The contractor on this project is Wyman & Simpson of Richmond, Maine. The contract amount for this project is $320,000.
Mitchell Bridge Closure in Scarborough
Mitchell Bridge Closure in Scarborough | Maine Department of Transportation Home Skip to top navigation Skip to side navigation Skip to content Skip to footer Mitchell Bridge Closure in Scarborough 8/26/2025 SCARBOROUGH – The Maine Department of Transportation will be closing the Mitchell Bridge on Mitchell Hill Road at the town line between Gorham & Scarborough on September 2 for up to 45 days for a culvert replacement project. There will be signage along the detour route. The detour uses Holmes Road, Beech Ridge Road, County Road/Route 22, and Burnham Rd. The anticipated completion date for this project is October 24. The contractor on this project is T. Buck Construction, Inc. of Turner, Maine. The contract amount is $940,000.
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