1. Senator Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson faced off in their fourth and final debate Thursday night in Bangor. Things got heated when Jackson told Collins to “shut up” after she suggested a protester interrupting the debate was one of his supporters. The candidates also clashed over campaign donations, Supreme Court reform and gun control, with Election Day coming up November 3rd. (PH)
2. A group of Gorham residents is taking legal action to block a proposed Amazon distribution center. Gorham United has appealed the town’s approval of the 150,000-square-foot facility, citing concerns about traffic, safety and environmental impacts. The group says the project could generate more than 3,000 vehicle trips a day and wants a judge to overturn the approval. (WMTW)
3. Maine’s new women’s soccer team officially has a name: the Maine Wildness. The sister team to the Portland Hearts of Pine unveiled its name and logo Thursday in front of 500 supporters. The team begins play in the USL W League next May and has already sold 4,400 season tickets. The logo features Maine’s natural beauty, including Mount Katahdin, wildflowers and flowing water. (PH)
4. Maine skywatchers have two celestial events to look forward to this month. The Orionid meteor shower peaks overnight October 21st into the 22nd, with up to 20 shooting stars per hour under ideal conditions. The meteors come from debris left behind by Halley’s Comet. Then, October’s full Hunter’s Moon arrives on the 26th. (WGME)
5. Chipotle is giving away a massive three-foot-wide version of its iconic takeout bag. The limited-edition bag holds 170 liters and is big enough to fit a traffic cone or even a chair. Chipotle Rewards members can enter to win by purchasing a Family Meal through the app or website, with winners selected each week. (WCNC)
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