Thousands of observers are expected to descend on polling places to monitor the vote on Election Day

Senate is skeptical about making daylight saving time permanent despite Trump's pressure

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is unlikely to act before the end of the year on a House-passed bill that would make daylight saving time permanent, defying President Donald Trump and dashing the hopes of Americans who don’t like having to change their clocks twice a year. As daylight saving time ends early Sunday and […]

Driver killed in Maine collision

One driver died at the scene, while the other was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Chicago-area Hindu community shaken but resilient after alleged mass shooting plan was thwarted

CHICAGO (AP) — A thwarted mass shooting at a Hindu temple near Chicago is stoking new fears for the area’s South Asian community, tainting a typically joyful season of faith and family gatherings. Members of the targeted temple and others in the area said they are seeking comfort in preserving traditions, determined to celebrate the […]

Who’s right about access and the nuances of hunting etiquette

It's not an argument I want to pursue when people have rifles loaded to hunt deer, but there is such a thing as hunting etiquette.

Letter: Matt Dunlap is right choice to protect Maine’s environment

“From an environmental perspective, the years under Gov. Paul LePage’s leadership were a disaster.”