Sharon Station Road truck traffic called a safety issue 

Sharon Station Road truck traffic called a safety issue 
UPPER FREEHOLD - At 5 a.m. every morning, the grilles in Ed Smires’ windows rattle so much from nearby truck traffic that his kids think it’s thunder.

Raleigh greenway system damaged by heavy rain 
RALEIGH — Raleigh’s greenway system is still recovering from the heavy rain and flooding of the past two weeks. The water damaged bridges, boardwalks and trails.

Israeli troops move into Gaza; bridges are hit 
Israel sent troops into Gaza and its planes attacked three bridges and a power station tonight in an operation to rescue a soldier abducted by militants.

Israeli Troops Move Into Gaza; Bridges Are Hit 
Israel sent troops into Gaza and its planes attacked three bridges and a power station tonight in an operation to rescue a soldier abducted by militants. Earlier, Palestinian political factions completed a draft agreement aimed at a national unity government. At right, Israeli soldiers preparing to cross into Gaza.

Storms wash out bridges, damage roads in Vermont 
Another line of strong thunderstorms has caused flooding and road damage, this time in opposite corners of Vermont. Highways and town roads in Windham County in the southeastern corner of the state were washed over with floodwaters and in one place a mudslide.

Pop, etc. 
Major concerts JUNE 29 Fiona Apple and Damien Rice. With David Garza. 7:30 p.m. Sleep Train Pavilion at Concord, 2000 Kirker Pass Road. $29.50-$45. (408) 998-8497, www.ticketmaster.com.

Washington did it; why can’t Oregon? 
The need for greater revenue in Oregon is, indeed, acute. The Legislature in recent years has raised billions of dollars - largely through bonding - to fix bridges and improve other highway infrastructure.