The retired neurosurgeon jumps ahead of Donald Trump in several recent Iowa polls.
October 2015
Police trying nunchucks in place of nightsticks
The martial arts weapon allopws trained officers to quickly bind wrists or ankles to control a suspect.
Search for the El Faro turns up nothing so far
A Navy vessel is using a towed detector to try to locate signals from the voyage data recorder carried by the ship, which sank Oct. 1 with 33 aboard, including four Maine residents.
Portland’s relationship with LePage takes center stage at final mayoral debate
The candidates spar over how they would work with the governor or whether it’s even possible.
Oracle founder plans to build California high school
A school for 550 students would focus on teaching more about technology and problem solving.
Senate passes bill to encourage sharing of information about online threats
Its co-sponsors say the law is needed to limit high-profile cyberattacks.
NFL notebook: Brady won’t comment on NFL appeal
The league is seeking to reinstate the four-game suspension from Deflategate.
Vendors sought for Messalonskee craft fair
All Sports Boosters events set for 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 21.