The Maine Coast Heritage Trust hits its $925,000 fundraising goal to buy more than 50 acres that includes fine shell beaches, open vistas and rocky shoreline in the heart of Casco Bay.

Hurricane Cristobal makes for heavy surf in Maine and along the rest of the Northeast coast.

The Barque Eagle, a seafaring classroom for about 175 cadets and instructors, will be open for free tours.

Democratic Rep. Paul McGowan had been having health problems and decided not to seek re-election. He was 67.

They read emails from those enduring the shelling in Gaza and carry Palestinian flags, as peace remains elusive.

A petition has been certified and city councilors are expected to send the question to voters in November.