The last major tennis tournament of the year gets underway Monday to cap a season of letdowns and comeback stories.
August 2013
Snipers fire at U.N. vehicle near Damascus
The U.N. vehicle belonged to a team investigating the alleged use of chemical weapons, and world leaders have suggested that an international response to the attack is likely.
Fort Hood jury hears from soldier shot in head, grieving relatives
Victims and their families testify during the sentencing phase of the trial of the Army psychiatrist who opened fire on unarmed American soldiers.
Maine libraries collecting books to donate to Lac-Megantic
Farmington Public Library Director Melanie Coombs launched the effort to help rebuild the Quebec town library destroyed by a runaway train in July.
Maine’s average gas price drops slightly to $3.67
The average retail cost of a gallon is now nearly 11 cents lower than a month ago.
Blaze destroys Bucksport apartment building, displacing 20 residents
All the residents are accounted for and none are believed hurt, but a firefighter suffers a minor injury battling the Main Street blaze.
Afghan leader in Pakistan to discuss peace talks
Pakistan is seen as key to the peace process because of its strong historical ties with the Taliban.
Special election to replace Goodall in Maine Senate
Seth Goodall resigned in June to serve as New England chief of the Small Business Administration.
Maine lawmakers to return for special session
The Democratic-controlled Legislature will return Thursday to vote on the $149.5 million bond package slated for the November ballot.
Proposed farm rules resisted
They’ll slow the growth of the local food movement, critics say, but others note that small farms are exempt.