MISSING: Police say 34-year-old John Larson was last seen sitting beside the road near the intersection of Just Right Acres and Rt. 118 in Waterford on Aug. 3. DETAILS: bit.ly/47tBn7a

Richard Riehle, best known to many audiences for his role in “Office Space,” has died at age 78. wgme.com/news/entertainment/…

President Donald Trump’s yearslong attacks against the nation’s electoral systems have drawn few conservative critics, but as his final stretch in office approaches, so too might Republican opponents unafraid of potential revenge. wgme.com/news/nation-world/p…

Hundreds of people turned out to raise awareness about breast cancer. The American Cancer Society held its Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Cape Elizabeth. wgme.com/news/local/hundreds…

Suspicious letters have been sent to Sen. Susan Collins' and Rep. Chellie Pingree's Portland offices, and law enforcement is investigating. DETAILS: bit.ly/4zI3jAd

As temperatures drop, heating oil costs are climbing, and Maine families are feeling the pressure. The average cost for heating oil statewide is nearly $6 a gallon. DETAILS: bit.ly/47kvyc6

What began as student protests over failing public schools has grown into a nationwide movement against rising living costs, with violence and looting reported on the sidelines of some marches. wgme.com/news/nation-world/w…

Some Octobers in Maine have stood out for their exceptionally wet conditions, frigid temperatures, and even significant snowfall. DETAILS: bit.ly/3WA4XFB

Senate candidate Troy Jackson is doubling down on his refusal to apologize to Sen. Susan Collins for telling her to "shut up" during a debate. DETAILS: bit.ly/4z8xL6s

A new study shows a pattern of decline in the baby lobster population, mostly on the Midcoast. Researchers say that is inevitably leading to fewer adult lobsters. DETAILS: bit.ly/3WfKwh7

An elderly man suffered serious burns after a fire in Gorham. Investigators say the man was burning paper on a stove when his clothing caught fire. DETAILS: bit.ly/3VOPm4U

Police say a stolen vehicle with seven juveniles inside crashed into a pond in Sabattus. DETAILS: bit.ly/4ySvOLn

More than 150 local athletes gathered on the turf for a full day of football. St. Joseph's is the first college in Maine to offer women's flag football at the varsity level. DETAILS: bit.ly/4yy27OF

Hundreds of people gathered at Portland's Payson Park for the Alzheimer's Association's annual Walk to End Alzheimer's event. wgme.com/news/local/hundreds…

Senate candidate Troy Jackson has disclosed some of his campaign donations include funds from billionaires. This comes just days after Jackson said, “I know there are no billionaires funding me.” DETAILS: bit.ly/3U9LWJs

Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren joined Troy Jackson and Hannah Pingree in Portland for a rally on No Kings Day. DETAILS: bit.ly/47LVFZP

An 18-year-old is accused of stabbing a man and beating him with brass knuckles in Lewiston. DETAILS: bit.ly/3Wdxu3F

Lots of sunshine and high temperatures fluctuating between the 50s and 60s is on tap for Maine this week. wgme.com/news/local/bright-a…

Royalsborough Road in Durham has been shut down following what appears to be a semi-truck crash. DETAILS: bit.ly/4ytdp6Y

A home that was just sold has burned to the ground in Lisbon. wgme.com/news/local/lisbon-o…