Local News

• Rep. Pingree says extreme fringe of Republican Party holding government hostage
• Sword-wielding suspect accused of threatening people, creating police standoff in Porter
• Several original Wyeth works destroyed in Port Clyde fire

• An explosion of jumping worms is threatening Maine's ecosystem
• Former Maine House candidate pleads guilty in clean elections fraud case
• Maine veteran shot in his home by police files federal lawsuit
• New Hampshire sheriff pleads not guilty to theft, perjury and falsifying evidence

Nation & World

• Lawmakers file measures to keep Border Patrol, military personnel paid during potential shutdown
• Report alleging abuse led missing mom of 3 to take the kids and hide, she says from secret location
• What to know as fall vaccinations against COVID, flu and RSV get underway

• 'This is historic,' New York mayor says as streets, subways and homes remain flooded with rain
• Accused murderer, rapist appears in court, state says he admitted beating Baltimore tech CEO
• Traffic stop turns up a lot of pot: 60 lbs. worth $90,000, deputies say
• Details emerge on Oregon toddler OD incident: fentanyl pills were mixed in with baby's snacks

Sports

• Boys Soccer: Falmouth vs Scarborough
• Maine Celtics name new Head Coach
• Field hockey: Portland/Deering vs. Noble

Good Day Maine

• Good Day Café: Fall apple dishes
• Good Day Café: Serving up Maine lobster during Maine Lobster Week
• Enjoying Maine lobster during Maine Lobster Week

Maine Makers

• Yarmouth designer splashes color into the world with her vibrant products
• Maine maker puts the fun in functional with useful tools
• Scarborough artist turns rope into masterpieces