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09/25/2026 · Skowhegan
Meta Implements New Restrictions for Teen Accounts on Instagram, Facebook
Meta has introduced new measures affecting minor users on Instagram and Facebook. These changes include restricting access during late-night hours and school times. Researchers and advocates have expressed support for these platform modifications.
Dolly Parton, Music Icon and Philanthropist, Dies
Dolly Parton, a prominent figure in country music, died earlier this week. Fans and communities are recognizing her impact on music and her philanthropic endeavors, including literacy programs and vaccine development.
09/25/2026
Russian Strike Near Kyiv Kills 37, Disrupts Daily Life
A Russian strike near Kyiv resulted in 37 fatalities, according to Ukrainian emergency services. This incident occurred amid three days of continuous drone attacks throughout Ukraine. The persistent strikes have significantly disrupted daily life for residents.
09/25/2026
Nation Commemorates 25th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks
Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, ceremonies took place across the United States. Leaders and citizens gathered to remember the events of 2001 and honor those who died.
09/25/2026
Lutnick Addresses Funding for Trump's Proposed $5,000 Payouts
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick provided details on former President Donald Trump's proposed $5,000 dividend for U.S. adults. Lutnick stated these payments would not rely on taxpayer funds.
09/25/2026
Welles Crowther Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom Posthumously
Welles Crowther, known as the 'man in the red bandana,' received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Survivors of the 9/11 attacks attributed their rescue to Crowther's efforts. President Trump presented the award to Crowther's mother.
09/25/2026
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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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