WASHINGTON — Declaring the American dream under siege, President Barack Obama called Tuesday night for a flurry of help for a hurting middle class and higher taxes on millionaires, delivering a State of the Union address filled with re-election themes. Restoring a fair shot for all, Obama said, is “the defining issue of our time.”

FARMINGTON — Voters soon will get a chance to consider passing an ordinance to regulate wind energy projects in Farmington, which would set local rules to control the development of wind turbines in the community.

WATERVILLE — Paving the two runways at the city-owned airport would go a long way toward drawing a fixed-base operator — and more aircraft — to the facility.

AUGUSTA — Maine’s high school graduation requirements would be overhauled under a bill endorsed Tuesday by a legislative committee.

PORTLAND — A Maine State Police sergeant who pleaded guilty Tuesday to driving drunk will be suspended for 60 days, a penalty that could cost him more than $12,000 in lost wages and benefits.

FAIRFIELD — Monday was a day for Kennebec Valley Community College students and staff to celebrate.