Democrats attack Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s plan for failing to help Flint, Michigan, repair its lead-tainted water system.
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Trump’s tax plan to add $5.3 trillion to debt
A nonpartisan analysis states Hillary Clinton’s ideas would increase the federal debt by $200 billion, by comparison.
Wanted Waldoboro man escapes police through hole in floor
Brian J. Bennett was last seen running down his driveway toward the road.
J. Geils charged with drunk driving in Massachusetts
The founder and namesake of The J. Geils Band is released on personal recognizance.
Authorities investigate torching of 20 carts at Summit Spring Golf Course
The course in Poland is hit by vandalism for the third time since spring.
Stonington man sentenced to 7 years for setting lobster boat on fire
Jeremy Eaton emptied cans of gasoline on an acquaintance’s boat and set a fire.
Why it matters: Executive authority lets presidents flex muscles
One consideration is how much and on what issues the winner of the presidential race could be expected to use his or her authority.
Reports: Patriots’ Garoppolo not playing against Texans
Rookie Jacoby Brissett will get the start at quarterback, and Jimmy Garoppolo is not on the game-day roster.
Tulsa police officer charged with manslaughter in shooting death
Officer Betty Shelby shot and killed 40-year-old Terence Crutcher on Sept. 16.
Yahoo says hackers stole personal data of 500 million users
The company doesn’t explain why it took so long to uncover the hack, which dates back to 2014 and which Yahoo blamed on a foreign government.