Morning Update: What you need to know in Maine today

Trump's rallies in Iowa and Kansas come as Republicans fight to keep Senate and House control

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is closing out the final days of a turbulent midterm campaign with rallies in two states he has handily won in the past, underscoring the defensive posture his Republican Party is taking as the elections become a referendum on his White House second term. His first stop is scheduled […]

What to know about the Affordable Care Act's open enrollment period now underway

WASHINGTON (AP) — People heading into the Affordable Care Act open enrollment period with plans to sign up for insurance should expect a variety of changes in 2027, including higher premiums and fewer coverage options. The sign-up window for the marketplace, also known as Obamacare, starts Sunday in most states and runs through Jan. 15. […]

Mass shooting after Alabama football game leaves 1 dead, 8 wounded

One person was killed and eight others were wounded in a mass shooting just outside Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama, after the annual ‘Magic City Classic’ football game on Saturday night, police said. It was among several violent incidents nationwide on Halloween weekend. Michael Pickett, chief of the Birmingham Police Department, said most spectators and […]

BU men’s hockey rallies with 3 unanswered goals to beat UMaine in OT

Boston University extended its home winning streak over the Black Bears to 10 games after defeating UMaine on Saturday night.

3 Maine newsrooms are joining forces on Election Day, and we need your tips

The Bangor Daily News, Portland Press Herald and the Maine Monitor are teaming up to investigate problems that arise as voters go to the polls.