The FairPoint saga is now in Chapter 11
Key lenders get a stake in the company for lowering its debt from $2.7 billion to $1 billion.

Q&A: What does FairPoint filing for bankruptcy mean?

AG Mills dismisses TABOR complaint
Supporters say legislative staffers violated Maine law by taking part in the anti-TABOR campaign.

Brownfield man gets 16 years on sex charges
The judge cites Michael Berk's lack of a sense of guilt or remorse for enticing minors for sex acts.

Even leaders aren't betting on poll figures
The No on 1 campaign says it's anticipating a 'pretty close election' despite new data showing it has an 11-point lead.

Drug agents die in Afghan copter crash
Three DEA agents are among the 14 Americans killed during the deadliest day for U.S. forces in more than four years.

TABOR backers seek probe of flier sent in S. Portland
Cap supporters say the city's mailing warns voters of the impact of TABOR and an excise tax cut.

Westbrook man admits role in case of assault
Brian Nugent, who had faced two gross sexual assault counts, pleads guilty to two misdemeanor charges.

Campaign disclosure ruling imminent
A judge will rule Wednesday on whether two groups that oppose gay marriage must reveal their contributors.

Dispatches

Photo: Prom scene

Feature Obituary: Bruce Cole, 50, craftsman, passionate about Scottish heritage

Diversity center honors pioneering official

Pipe-bomb suspect ordered to live with kin
Out of jail until his case is resolved, Michael Pressey can't leave home without a probation officer's OK.

Westbrook will try to resolve issues with bar
The council tables action that would have put the fate of the Skybox in the hands of state regulators.

Photo: Post office protesters

University of Maine students urged to get flu vaccinations

Base closure dominates Brunswick candidates' agendas
Six hopefuls – two of them newcomers – are running for three town council seats. At least one incumbent will lose.

Old Orchard Beach voters will decide whether to build new police station
The $2.5 million bond would be paid off over two decades through the town's rescue billing fund.

Challenger emerges for two Old Orchard Beach council seats
Voters will also decide whether to approve the creation of a six-seat charter commission.

Boat's final mission is trip down memory lane
Because of its age and condition, officials say Portland III will likely be sold for scrap.

Snowe would vote to block Reid's health care bill
The Maine senator's vote would be crucial if the Senate majority leader loses any of the chamber's 58 Democrats and two independents.