1. At least 68 people are dead and 58 injured after a high-speed train slammed into a stopped train in central Spain Wednesday. Officials say a computer malfunction disabled part of the rail safety system, allowing the train to travel without speed restrictions. Spain has declared three days of national mourning as the investigation continues. (AP)
2. Police in Rumford have confirmed the town’s historic municipal building was struck by gunfire earlier this month. The shots reportedly came from an area near Waldo Street, where police have also investigated drug trafficking, weapons offenses and a recent double stabbing. Several arrests have been made in those separate cases, but police have not confirmed a direct connection to the clock tower shooting. (WMTW)
3. More than 12,000 Maine students participated in this week’s statewide mock election. Democrat Hannah Pingree led the governor’s race with 42% of the vote, while Democrat Troy Jackson topped Susan Collins in the Senate race. Republican Paul LePage won the 2nd Congressional District, while Democrat Chellie Pingree led in the 1st District. (WGME)
4. Walmart is rolling out its cheapest Thanksgiving meal deal ever, feeding 10 people for just $35. The holiday basket includes a Butterball turkey, stuffing, rolls, and ingredients for sides and pumpkin pie. That’s just $3.50 per person, and the deal is available in stores and online through Christmas Eve. (USAToday)
5. The Milwaukee Brewers are World Series champions for the first time in franchise history. Milwaukee beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 Wednesday night to win the series in five games. The Brewers finished the postseason 11-2, capping off a 103-win regular season. (CBS)
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