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06/03/2026 · Skowhegan
The Affirmation Trap: Why "I Am Enough" Might Be Gaslighting You
Turns out, telling yourself you're enough when you're falling apart doesn't fix anything—and that's actually okay.
The Farmer's Carry Isn't Sexy, But It Actually Works
You probably don't need another bicep curl. What you need is to pick up something heavy and walk with it. Here's why that simple act is one of the best things your body can do.
06/03/2026
The I-80 Diner Where Truckers Know Your Order
There's a stretch of interstate through Nebraska that most people drive through at 75 mph trying to get somewhere else. Stop at the place the actual truckers stop, and you'll understand what real American food tastes like.
06/03/2026
Cast Iron Is Non-Negotiable for Cornbread, and Here's Why
Forget your regular baking pan. A screaming-hot cast iron skillet is the only reason cornbread gets that shattering golden crust that makes you want to eat half the pan before dinner even starts.
06/03/2026
How to Cut Hand-Cut Dovetails Without Losing Your Mind (Or Your Fingers)
Stop paying $300 for a mortise and tenon joint. With a $15 Japanese pull saw and one afternoon, you'll cut dovetails that'll make furniture makers nod with respect.
06/03/2026
Fall Stripers Are Gorging—And They're Not Picky About Your Mistakes
The striped bass bite is absolutely nuclear right now, and I'm here to tell you that even if you cast like a drunk flamingo, you're still going to catch fish.
06/03/2026
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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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