‘Joker’ wins top Venice Film Festival prize, Polanski film takes grand jury award
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Most U.S. mass shooters acquired their firearms legally
But in several attacks in recent years, gunmen got weapons as a result of mistakes, lack of follow-through or gaps in federal and state law.
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State Republican parties consider canceling primaries, caucuses
Republicans in South Carolina, Kansas and Nevada schedule meetings to decide whether to scrap presidential preference contests before the 2020 election.
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Americans top Antetokounmpo, Greece at World Cup, 69-53
The U.S. national team has won 57 consecutive games in international tournaments with NBA players.
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‘Humanitarian crisis’ for Bahamas: 43 dead, with toll to rise
The Coast Guard reports rescuing 290 people in the islands as efforts continue.
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UMaine System to consider changes to Maine’s only law school
The University of Maine Board of Trustees will vote Sept. 16 on a proposal aimed at addressing financial challenges, growing enrollment and improving academic programming.
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Portland swears in Frank Clark as new police chief
The Scarborough resident and former lieutenant in South Portland takes over the department in a ceremony at Merrill Rehearsal Hall.
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John Coltrane’s ‘Cousin Mary’ dies in Philadelphia at 92
Mary Lyerly Alexander spent much of her life working to preserve the jazz great’s legacy.
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Gov. Mills allows ranked-choice voting in Maine’s presidential elections
The bill will become law without her signature, but it will not take effect in time for ranked-choice voting to be used in Maine’s new March presidential primary next year.
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Harry, Meghan and Archie set for 10-day southern Africa trip
Prince Harry will see the legacy of his late mother Princess Diana’s humanitarian work in Angola during the visit this fall.