Good morning, Portland.

Maine astronaut Jessica Meir (who spent over seven months aboard the ISS) is set to undock at 1 a.m. Wednesday, with her spacecraft expected to splash down off California’s coast by noon Thursday.

She reflects on her time in space while viewing the Earth from the cupola.

The Maine Marathon recorded its largest turnout with more than 4,800 runners and raised over $850,000 for nearly 100 charities.

The event, held earlier this year, beat last year’s total by over $200,000 and supported organizations (Camp No Limits, Day One, and Nanna’s House).

One nurse among the 15 fired from Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston was reinstated on Monday, Oct.

5 after a union vote prompted disputes over the firings — hospital officials cited policy violations while union representatives allege retaliatory discipline by Prime Healthcare.

Maine astronaut Jessica Meir undocked at 1 a.m. today from the International Space Station and will splash down off the California coast around noon Thursday.

A study by PEN America shows that Stephen King's books were pulled most often from public schools, with nearly 12,000 book bans recorded in the past year + his works including ‘The Shining’ and ‘The Green Mile’ were withdrawn 312 times.

Maine regulators on the Public Utilities Commission denied CMP’s request to add about $7 to monthly bills, keeping current rates until spring when its full $189 million rate case is reviewed.

The utility has paused hiring for over 70 positions and deferred key infrastructure upgrades (raising the possibility of future job cuts).

The Supreme Court did not agree to hear a Maine lobsterman's challenge on Tuesday, Oct.

6, leaving the lower court ruling intact; his argument that the tracking mandate is an unreasonable search of private vessels was not reviewed.

Portland resident Maida Uhlig said she pays $675 a year to import Lexapro from Canada but will have to pay about $6,300 if the new Customs rule goes into effect Oct.

22. Health advocates warn the change will make it harder for people to access needed medication.

Erin French, known for her home-style cooking, will present her new cookbook 'Seize the Supper' at the State Theatre (609 Congress St., Portland) on Oct.

11, where she explains how Maine's resourcefulness inspires her dishes.