Press Herald - Gov. Janet Mills announced Monday she will allow a bill to become law that limits the ability of local and state police to work with federal immigration authorities.
Mills had previously decided to hold the bill — one of the most controversial of the legislative session that ended in June — after it was passed by lawmakers. Mills said in July that she would wait until the start of the next legislative session to make a decision, at the time citing concerns about the bill being “overly broad and confusing.”
The governor announced her decision in an op-ed in the Portland Press Herald in which she reiterated her concerns, but also said she could not ignore how President Donald Trump has “weaponized” U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in his second term.
949 Whom - Drivers, walkers, and cyclists can officially cross the Androscoggin River on a brand-new span. MaineDOT announced Friday that the new Frank J. Wood Bridge connecting Brunswick and Topsham is now open to traffic, marking the start of a new era for one of the region’s most important crossings. The original Wood Bridge first opened in 1932, carrying U.S. Route 201 between the two towns for nearly a century. Over time, increasing traffic and the natural aging of the structure made replacement the safest and most reliable option. MaineDOT worked closely with local communities to design a bridge built not just for today’s needs, but for generations to come.
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The new bridge sits on a curved, upstream alignment and offers significant upgrades. Wider shoulders on both sides improve safety, while sidewalks now run the length of the bridge, giving pedestrians and cyclists dedicated space. Pedestrian viewing bump-outs allow people to pause and take in sweeping views of Pejepscot Falls and the river below. Parks planned at both ends of the bridge are expected to turn the crossing into a destination, not just a drive-through.