The Maine Legislature and Gov. Mills should finally update our state’s laws.
travel
United to add nonstop service from Portland to Denver this summer
The flights will begin on June 8 and run through Labor Day.
Concord cancels bus service to New York as storm approaches
The bus company also is canceling service from New York City to Portland because of an expected snowstorm.
Portland’s Metro bus line breaks ridership record
The regional bus service added new lines and expanded its fleet last year.
Ferry operator decided last year to leave Portland. Now, city says it can’t come back.
Facing delays in setting up service in Bar Harbor, Bay Ferries asks to operate out of Portland this year – but that ship had sailed.
Portland invites bike-share companies onto city streets
The city hopes to have a network of dockless, shared bicycles in operation by this spring.
Lawmakers push to make drivers keep their hands off their phones
Supporters of new legislation believe their latest effort to strengthen Maine’s distracted-driving laws has brighter prospects with Democrat Janet Mills in the Blaine House.
London’s Heathrow halts some flights after drone is spotted
Takeoffs from one of the world’s busiest airports are suspended about 6 p.m. Tuesday.
The Maine Millennial: Three ideas to make Maine a bit greener
Interest-rate incentives for driving electric cars is one way the state could tackle climate change.
Another View: Gatwick’s drone debacle should be a wake-up call
Defending against wayward unmanned aerial vehicles is a challenge. Technology can help.