The state election is marked by discontent with infighting in the national government.
October 2018
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots offense improving, but still a work in progress
The team has more threats then ever with the addition of Josh Gordon, return of Julian Edelman and emergence of Sony Michel.
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Posted inNation & World
Defense Secretary Mattis presses Saudi leader for full probe on writer’s death
Jamal Khashoggi lived in self-imposed exile in the U.S. for the past year and wrote editorial columns for The Washington Post that were critical of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Posted inNation & World
New caravan heads north from El Salvador
Migrants say they are fleeing violence, corruption and unemployment.
Posted inNation & World, News
Synagogue victims mourned; suspect’s hatred becomes clear
Robert Bowers, 46, is accused of killing 11 people and wounding six at the Tree of Life in Pittsburgh.
Posted inNation & World
Migrant caravan halts for day of rest
A dispute over a food line escalates into the beating of a man falsely accused of child stealing.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Forum at Portland synagogue focuses on immigration policy
The event, coming one day after the fatal attack in Pittsburgh, includes officials from the Anti-Defamation League.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
For New England’s apple growers, no reason for sour grapes
The overall harvest fell a bit, but many orchards had a good season and Maine appears to have exceeded its average yield.
Posted inSports
Logano beats Truex with bump-and-run
Joey Logano draws the ire of Martin Truex Jr. while taking a win at Martinsville that assures him of a chance to race for the Cup Series championship.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
South Portland football coach Steve Stinson resigns
Stinson was head coach of the Red Riots for 14 seasons.