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Llewellyn Estes Bridge construction collapse

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Old Town bridge to close for inspection after span collapse

On August 14, 2026, a span of the Llewellyn Estes Bridge (also known as the Stillwater Bridge) collapsed during construction in Old Town, Maine. The incident occurred around 2:00 PM while concrete was being poured for th

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Global heat stress health and social impacts

10 clusters · 86 sources · last updated

Latest: Global warming of 1.5 ºC poses high heat stress risk to elderly

In early July 2026, a briefing warned that extreme heat could place up to 70% of the world’s population at risk. By late July, a study of 751 sites in 26 countries projected rising suicide deaths linked to temperature an

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Maine higher education and college town rankings

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Maine college towns highlighted in beauty rankings

Maine higher education institutions and their surrounding communities have received recognition in recent national rankings. Initially, Forbes released annual rankings for colleges and universities, placing Bowdoin Coll

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