Maine Senate race: Democratic nominee Troy Jackson says he “feels great” ahead of upcoming debates with Sen. Susan Collins, promising to focus on Maine issues and voting records rather than attack ads. Energy costs: Heating oil prices are spiking again as global supply strains push winter bills higher, with Maine households among those feeling the squeeze. Politics and money: A new report says Trump-linked groups are pouring tens of millions into competitive House and Senate races, including Maine, as Election Day nears. ICE surveillance in Maine: Federal filings allege ICE used a Palantir database to track and intimidate people who observed immigration arrests in Maine, turning First Amendment oversight into dossiers. Local services: UMaine Extension is offering a free online session for people interested in becoming 4-H volunteers. Community and environment: Herring Gut Coastal Science Center in Port Clyde welcomed an AmeriCorps assistant to expand hands-on coastal education. Sports/entertainment: Maine’s high school and college sports results continue to roll in, while a rare “ghost lobster” is headed to UNE for genetics research.