MADISON — Scoutmaster Mike Pike and Boy Scout Troop 481 won’t mind getting up early on Saturday to volunteer for the 28th annual Trek Across Maine.
Neither will some of the moms and dads who will help the boys pitch about 100 tents for bicycle trekkers at Colby College in Waterville on the second day of 180-mile American Lung Association fundraiser.

CLEVELAND — From opposing ends of battleground Ohio, President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney on Thursday offered vastly different visions of how to speed up America’s economic recovery. They accused each other of pursuing failed ideas, yet on a day of high expectation both offered familiar platforms and lines.

Louie, a resident dog at the Humane Society Waterville Area, and volunteer Heather Topel walk through a field of tall, flowering goldenrod beside the organization on Thursday. Volunteers for walking dogs are always needed and encouraged to call 873-2430. Training is provided.