But forecasters are still uncertain whether the hurricane will make a direct hit on the state’s east coast or inflict a glancing blow.
Julia McCue
‘A big deal’: Florida braces for Hurricane Dorian
The National Hurricane Center says the Category 1 storm is expected to strengthen into a potentially catastrophic Category 4 with winds of 130 mph.
Satellite photos show burning Iran space center launch pad
The U.S. had criticized the planned launch of a rocket from the Imam Khomeini Space Center.
Inspector general finds Comey violated FBI policies
The Justice Department I.G. faults the former director of the FBI in handling memos about interactions with President Trump.
N.H. governor intervenes to allow woman to keep 15-year-old vanity plate
A Rochester woman doesn’t have to turn in her vanity license plate showing a common parental phrase.
Suspect who told police they wouldn’t find him is arrested
Sumner Knowles was wanted by police for allegedly strangling another man.
Queen approves Johnson’s bid to suspend Parliament
Opposition leaders fear a no-deal Brexit could wreak havoc on the British economy.
Former Bangor school official arrested in child porn case
The man is charged after a national group notifies police about the uploading to the internet of a sexually explicit image of 2 boys.
Police arrest felon who threatened to bring gun to Thomaston Walmart
N.Y. authorities alerted Rockport police that Jeremy Rogers had shared a video of himself with an AR-15 rifle, saying he was going to Walmart.
Pair wanted in Wisconsin arrested in Wells traffic stop
Two New Hampshire residents were stopped for a seat belt violation on Thursday.