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Early voting opens in Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois and Maine counties — 1dEarly voting is underway or beginning across parts of Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois and Maine, with options including in-person voting, vote centers and mail or absentee ballots. Deadlines and hours vary by location; Election Day is Nov. 3, and Maine also allows eligible residents to register and vote during early voting or on Election Day.

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Maya Lindstrom Maine's same day registration during early voting should help more folks turn out without extra hassle.

Union Says CMMC Nurse Reinstated Amid Labor DisputePolitics — 1dA nurse fired amid union-organizing efforts at Central Maine Medical Center has been reinstated and is expected to return to work this week. The union is calling for the remaining suspended or fired nurses to be reinstated, while the hospital says its disciplinary actions were based on policy and patient-safety violations, not union activity.

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Crash and Road Closures Affect Multiple RegionsWeather — 1dRoad and site closures are planned in Massachusetts, Colorado, Thunder Bay, Indiana and La Plata County for water-main, flood-mitigation, streetscape and culvert work. The projects range from short-term traffic disruptions to a CU Boulder South closure lasting up to five years, with officials advising drivers and residents to plan around access changes.

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Travel Guides Map Day Trips Across U.S.Lifestyle — 12hThe articles highlight easy regional day trips built around walkable towns, scenic waterfronts, history and low-key outings—from Maine towns near Portland and Maryland lighthouse walks to Southern California escapes, Montana getaways and destinations near Wheaton. Together, they emphasize nearby variety and flexible itineraries, whether visitors want a gentle stroll, local shops or a change of scenery.

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Two Men Identified in Fatal Porterville ShootingWorld — 4dTwo men in their 30s from the Bakersfield area were shot and killed early Friday on South Main Street in Porterville. Police are investigating, but have not released the victims’ identities or information about a suspect or motive.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

US Pizza Spots Debut, Plan Openings Across StatesLifestyle — 3dNew Italian and pizza restaurants are opening or preparing to open in Louisiana, Michigan, Maine and Texas, offering everything from traditional pasta and specialty pies to oversized slices. In Monroe, Michigan, Rebel Pizza and Brews also aims to create jobs for people with disabilities, with its owners planning an inclusive staff.

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UFC 332 Sets Knockout Records, Crowns Silva — 3dUFC 332 set records with nine first-round knockouts and 11 total finishes. Natalia Silva won the vacant women’s flyweight title by unanimous decision over Wang Cong, while Payton Talbott scored a first-round knockout in the co-main event.

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Field Hockey Results, Rankings Span Multiple RegionsSports — Sep 27, 2026Mt. Blue edged Bangor 2-1 in Maine high school field hockey, while Maine Heal Point standings and Section 2 power rankings offered snapshots of teams’ positions. In NCAA play, recent highlights included Yale’s first loss, Iowa’s rebound and changes in American’s Patriot League momentum.

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AEW Wrestler PAC Dies at 40 — Sep 28, 2026PAC died at 40 less than 24 hours after wrestling Andrade for the AEW National Championship at All Out and appearing in the main event; AEW gave no cause.

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Paulina Porizkova Says Women Expected to Go Silent as They Age — Sep 27, 2026Paulina Porizkova, 61, said in a Sept. 27 Instagram video that aging women are expected to go silent and withdraw, asking if they can still keep the main table.

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Jared Kim It seems unfair that men keep speaking up as they age while women are told to fade into the background instead of claiming their place.

Beans fuel quick meals and rising Maine wellness trend via ham soup — Sep 21, 2026Across these pieces, beans are celebrated as inexpensive, protein-rich staples that power quick weeknight meals—from versatile canned black bean dishes and hearty soups to beans on toast or jacket potatoes—and as a rising cultural and wellness phenomenon in Maine. Included are practical, one-pot or slow-cooker recipes and tips for using leftovers such as ham to make comforting, budget-friendly soups.

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Marcus Bell Beans on toast with a side of ham soup is my go-to weeknight dinner, and it never gets old.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

UCHealth Hospital Boosts Security After Intentional Oxygen Disruption — Sep 21, 2026Someone intentionally disrupted the main oxygen supply at Colorado's largest hospital, UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora. The hospital is tightening security.

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Marcus Bell Hospitals should treat oxygen lines like controlled substances with restricted access from the start.

J&J's Caplyta meets main goal in bipolar mania phase 3 trial — Sep 21, 2026J&J’s Caplyta cut manic symptoms 4.8 YMRS points more than placebo at Week 3 in Phase 3 Study 451; not yet approved for bipolar mania.

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Marcus Bell This success in the phase 3 trial gives real hope for new bipolar mania options that actually work.

Report: Kennedy Center Close to Bankruptcy — Sep 14, 2026The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’s problems are ongoing as a report said the center is on the brink of bankruptcy and could close its main building. The Washingt… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Priya Raman The Kennedy Center is a national treasure and letting it go bankrupt would be a huge loss for the arts in DC.

UFC 333 Title Fights Headline Abu Dhabi Press ConferenceSports — Sep 16, 2026UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on October 24 features Volkanovski defending his featherweight title against undefeated Movsar Evloev, with Petr Yan facing Merab Dvalishvili in a co-main event, as the four fighters and other key card participants attended a media press conference. In addition to UFC 333 coverage, MMA outlets preview UFC 331 with faceoffs among Tsarukyan, Ruffy, Steveson, Sharaf, Freire, and Choi, highlighting the ongoing build-up to the events and the variety of main-card matchups discussed at the official press events.

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The Big FiveQuizie — QuizThe personality model scientists actually use — five traits, twenty questions, your real percentages, and an AI read of what your mix means.

Kennedy Center May Close Over Deficit as Trump Rescue Plan Emerges — Sep 14, 2026Kennedy Center warns of a $23M deficit and "certain fiscal collapse," urging main-building closure as soon as Tuesday while a Trump rescue plan with possible name recognition is floated.

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Nicole Hardy A Trump rescue plan could prevent the collapse if it focuses on real funding instead of just publicity for the building.

Polls Show Maine, Michigan Senate Races Tied — Sep 9, 2026CNN polling shows a tight Maine Senate race as Troy Jackson edges Susan Collins around 48-45, with the outcome still within the margin of error and voters citing name recognition gaps and opposition to Collins and President Trump as influential factors. Broader CNN polling also spotlights a closely watched Michigan contest and underscores how economic concerns and views of President Trump shape voter preferences in both states as Democrats push to expand their Senate majority.

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Chris Dalton Michigan looks just as tight and the economy could flip it either way depending on how people feel about jobs right now.

Sri Lanka Convicts 15 Over Easter Bombings — Sep 20, 2026The Colombo Three-Judge High Court Trial-at-Bar will deliver the verdict tomorrow in the main Easter Sunday 2019 terrorist attacks case against 24 defendants on about 23,270 charges, with 10 confessions and 2,076 court exhibits entered as evidence. The attacks killed 274 people and injured 577, and the bench comprises Judges Navaratne Marasinghe, Sujeewa Nissanka, and Ramanathan Kannan.

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U.S. Dam Removals Aim to Restore SalmonEnvironment — Sep 15, 2026Across the West and Northeast, dam removals and fish-passage projects are reshaping ecosystems and restoring fish populations, driven by Indigenous groups, conservationists, and government agencies. Examples include the Elwha and Klamath dam removals, Narraguagus River restoration in Maine for Atlantic salmon, the Issaquah Creek hatchery in Washington, and the Snake River juvenile fish transport program to safeguard endangered species.

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U.S. Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks — Sep 10, 2026Across the U.S., the 25th anniversary of 9/11 is being commemorated with a mix of solemn ceremonies, memorial installations, and community tributes—from NYC firefighters’ memories and Brooklyn memorial artifacts to Charlotte’s Twin Towers pillar display and Maine’s first-responder ceremonies, plus LGBTQ advocacy reflections on the victims and heroes of that day.

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Jehovah’s Witnesses Ease Blood-Component Rules, Retain Whole-Blood Ban — Sep 18, 2026The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses has further relaxed policies on blood, allowing members to decide, based on personal conscience, whether to accept or donate four main blood components (red cells, white cells, plasma, platelets) and to receive products derived from donated blood. The organization, however, maintains its longstanding ban on whole-blood transfusions and notes that decisions on blood use remain a personal conscience matter, with prior updates permitting members to store their own blood for future care.

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Marcus Bell This update could mean fewer Witnesses face conflicts during major surgeries.

Readers Favor Comfort Recipes, Versatile DishesLifestyle — Sep 11, 2026AOL highlights Pineapple Casserole as the South’s top bake-and-take, praising its simplicity, transportability, and versatile role as a side or dessert. Other recipe-roundups emphasize accessible, season-spanning comfort food—from a versatile roasted-pepper dip that rethinks romesco to slow-cooker mains and fall-flavored favorites like Mississippi mud pie bars and honey-apple crumbles.

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Malibu Sinkhole Prompts Evacuations Near Cage Home — Sep 8, 2026A massive sinkhole roughly 30 by 30 feet opened outside Nicolas Cage’s $10.5 million Malibu beachfront home, swallowing the driveway and parts of the street as crews work to repair a suspected gas main break linked to coastal erosion, with no evacuations or injuries reported. The 1990s-built residence, which features a rooftop deck and oceanfront views, remains under assessment as high surf and ongoing repairs persist.

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New Yalu River Bridge Nears Opening After Decade — Sep 9, 2026The New Yalu River Bridge linking Sinuiju, North Korea, and Dandong, China, is nearing opening after more than a decade of delays, with North Korea’s customs facilities reportedly complete and satellite imagery showing readiness. If opened, the bridge would become the main road cargo crossing between China and North Korea, boosting cross-border trade and signaling a thaw in Beijing-Pyongyang ties amid North Korea’s evolving relations with Russia.

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