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06/04/2026 · Skowhegan
The Ichetucknee Sprint: Why This Spring Run Humbles Every Paddler Who Thinks They're Good
Crystal water, zero current control, and a current that moves like it has a grudge—here's what you actually need to know before you paddle into one of Florida's most deceptive waterways.
The People Who Fix Things Without Permission Are Having a Moment
A teacher in rural Kansas hand-built a prosthetic leg from PVC pipe. A plumber organized a crew to restore a community center for free. These folks aren't waiting for grants or bureaucrats. They're just making things work.
06/04/2026
Mercury Stops Playing Games—And Neither Should You
The planet of communication goes direct today, which means your texts will finally land the way you intended them to. Also, one sign is about to accidentally say something they absolutely mean.
06/04/2026
The Week Homeowners Fought Back—And Lost Spectacularly
An HOA president discovers her nemesis has been photographing her violations for months. A man decides to settle a property line dispute the only way that makes sense. Florida continues being Florida.
06/04/2026
The Festival Circuit Is Officially Broken and We Need to Talk About It
Every music festival now looks identical, costs $400, and features the same six indie bands. When did live events become a subscription service we don't want?
06/04/2026
Skip the State Capital, Find Actual Food at the County Seat Diner
That forgettable town you drive through on the way to somewhere else? It probably has the best breakfast you'll eat all month.
06/04/2026
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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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