NEW YORK — There were still the tearful messages to loved ones, clutches of photos and flowers, and moments of silence. But 11 years after Sept. 11, Americans appeared to enter a new, scaled-back chapter of collective mourning for the worst terror attack in U.S history.

WATERVILLE — A man is facing an aggravated trafficking charge after he reportedly stashed about 3 pounds of marijuana, cash, scales and a ledger in a safe inside a vehicle.

A company seeking to operate a full-time virtual charter school in Maine is under investigation in Florida because of allegations it used uncertified teachers and tried to get employees to assist in concealing that fact from school district officials.

Friends and neighbors of an apple grower who was killed last week when a car hit him as he rode his lawn tractor are organizing a weekend fundraiser in the orchard the man loved.

Kevin Raye will beat Mike Michaud to the airwaves in the 2nd Congressional District race, but Michaud is on track to outspend him in TV ads.

AUGUSTA — Fundraisers and beggars coming out into city streets to approach motorists for money have prompted complaints and concerns about public safety.

AUGUSTA — Paul W. Bonin wanted to take up bow hunting, but his probation conditions prohibited him from having dangerous weapons.

A shortage of space at Maine’s psychiatric hospital has been highlighted by the case of accused child rapist Eric Bard.