Maternity Care Fight: Maine lawmakers pressed MaineHealth CEO Andy Mueller after the health system voted to end labor-and-delivery services at Lincoln Hospital’s birthing center in Damariscotta, with Mueller citing low delivery volume and staffing challenges. Gun Policy in Court: Opponents of Maine’s 3-day waiting period asked the U.S. Supreme Court to take up the case, arguing it can block urgent self-defense while supporters say it curbs impulsive violence. U.S. Senate Race: Susan Collins agreed to four televised debates against Troy Jackson, setting up an early test for the challenger as voting nears. Local Housing: Norway’s old Advertiser Democrat office is set to become 14 apartments after a packed public hearing, as residents push to preserve a landmark and add homes. Portland Waterfront: Hearts of Pine’s proposed soccer stadium at Cassidy Point faced its first public meeting, with neighbors raising traffic and working-waterfront concerns. Public Safety & Weather: Severe thunderstorm warnings hit parts of Piscataquis and Penobscot counties. Health & Community: Sweetser’s Sept. 17 gala aims to raise $400,000 for Maine’s first youth psychiatric residential treatment facility.