Tariffs and trade war: Sen. Susan Collins pushed back on Trump’s Canada tariff fight, warning Maine could feel “devastating” impacts on lobster, fishing, paper mills, contractors, road salt and border communities, and urged a return to negotiations. Elections and voting access: A federal judge temporarily blocked a USPS mail-voting rule that would have required states to get federal approval for ballot designs and use a new USPS portal, citing timing and redesign burdens ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms. Power and storms: A storm knocked out power at the Portland International Jetport, with backup generators covering only essential functions before a restoration surge triggered another outage. Roads: A crash on I-295 southbound in Portland closed the Exit 8 off-ramp and caused delays. Community wins: Fort Kent’s Rivertown Arts Center is staying open after a town-and-neighbors push to cover a roughly $10,000 shortfall. Local culture: Glenburn hosted its second Bigfoot calling contest, with adult and kids winners taking home cash prizes. Fundraising: The Tunnel to Towers 5K in Portland raised nearly $12,500 for veterans and first responders. Health/education: Somerset County’s libraries are relaunching Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library after a local funding gap was unexpectedly covered. Environment: Scarborough saw sharks near surfers at Higgins Beach, with reports of an 8–10 foot animal.