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06/09/2026 · Skowhegan
Mercury's Mischief Monday: When the Universe Asks "Did You Check Your Email?
The cosmos is feeling playful this Monday morning, and one sign is about to learn why you never, ever skip the fine print—plus a cosmic warning for anyone thinking this is a good day to make major decisions.
The Homeowners Association vs. The Flamingos: A Study in Escalation
A Florida retiree's lawn decoration sparked a years-long war with his HOA. The flamingos won.
06/09/2026
The Ichetucknee Spring Run Is Perfect—If You Know What You're Actually Getting Into
Crystal-clear water, zero crowds if you time it right, and a current that'll mess with your head if you're not paying attention. Here's what actually matters about Florida's most underrated paddle.
06/09/2026
The Volunteers Nobody Wanted Are Fixing What Everyone Complained About
A group of people rejected by mainstream nonprofits decided to stop asking permission and started solving problems themselves. What they've built in six months is making professionals nervous.
06/09/2026
The Live Music Venue Extinction Event Is Officially Depressing, and We Need to Talk About It
Mid-size concert venues are disappearing faster than my will to live, and nobody seems to care enough to actually do something about it.
06/09/2026
Skip the State Capital and Drive to Where the Diners Still Have Juke Boxes
There's a two-stoplight town three hours from everything that serves the best chicken fried steak you'll eat all year—and the waitress will remember your order before you sit down.
06/09/2026
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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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