Maine News Updates

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The head of FairPoint Communications has gone on the air to apologize for problems affecting customer e-mail accounts in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.

PORTLAND -- The Maine International Trade Center says exports of Maine-made products rose 9.5 percent in 2008, topping $3 billion for the first time.

The Maine House of Representatives today gave initial approval to a bill to rename the Father John J. Curran Bridge in Augusta.

LEWISTON -- A hockey promoter says that if the Maineiacs follow through with plans to leave Lewiston, another team will be ready to take their place.

While Central Maine Power crews continue to restore power to the 70,000 customers in the dark today, warming shelters across the state are opening their doors to people who need a warm, safe place

MINNEAPOLIS -- A federal court in Minnesota has issued a permanent injunction against a Minneapolis seafood company accused of repeatedly violating food safety laws.

SALEM, Ore. -- Oregon may become the third state, after Maine and Tennessee, to ban the sale of toy-like novelty lighters.

Maine’s state geologist is scheduled to testify Tuesday during a congressional hearing in Washington, D.C., on the costs and benefits of off-shore oil drilling. Dr.

WINTHROP — Tonight's special Town Council meeting has been postponed.