5 Things

1. Democrat Janet Mills won the governor’s race early Wednesday, becoming Maine’s first woman to hold the office. With 386...

1. Today is Election Day, and Maine, a state continually recognized for its high voter turnout — No. 3 of...

1. Whitey Bulger, the Boston mobster who inspired films starring Jack Nicholson and Johnny Depp, was found slain in a...

1. The Red Sox finished an historic season with a 5-1 win over the Dodgers to claim the World Series...

1. On Wednesday, the Secret Service announced that it had intercepted explosives sent to the homes of former President Barack...

1. At least one $1.6 billion Mega Millions jackpot ticket was sold in South Carolina, the state's Education Lottery announced...

1. Police say about 1,900 people were escorted out of the State Theatre last night after police received a call...

1. Hurricane Michael strengthened into a Category 4 storm as it moved toward the Florida Panhandle, where it could blow...

1. People upset with Sen. Susan Collins’ support for now-Justice Brett Kavanaugh are calling for a boycott of Maine products...

1. Sen. Susan Collins said Monday she wants all allegations against US Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh that were...