Carl Natale

AUBURN — Railroad crews are repairing a section of track on Library Avenue on Wednesday, according to a statement from public works. Traffic is being reduced to one lane during the work — which is expected to last most of the day. Auburn Public Works is encouraging motorists to seek alternate routes.

Maine

Winter is coming back with two more storms

by WGME January 15, 2020January 16, 2020

Lewiston could see as much as 6 inches by the time it stops around noon. More snow is forecast for areas to the north.

Nation / World

Dating apps leak personal data, Norwegian group says

by Carl Natale January 14, 2020January 15, 2020

A Norwegian consumer group says dating apps including Grindr, OkCupid and Tinder leak personal information to ad tech companies in possible violation of European data privacy laws

Maine

Freezing drizzle could make Wednesday morning’s commute slick

January 14, 2020January 15, 2020

While Tuesday has started dry, National Weather Service meteorologists have forecast precipitation this evening. That may mean light snow or freezing drizzle — which can create slick conditions overnight. After a warmer Wednesday with highs in the 40s, winds will pick up while temperatures drop Thursday. And several inches of snow is forecast for Thursday inland. […]

Maine

Snow time? Winter makes a return with seasonable temperatures and light snow

January 13, 2020

Scattered snow showers are possible Monday, and more snow is in the forecast later this week.

Business, Nation / World

One Million Moms has a beef with a swear word in a Burger King ad

by Rachel Siegel January 13, 2020January 14, 2020

One Million Moms recently pressured Hallmark to pull a commercial depicting same-sex couples getting married.

Maine, Nation / World

Maine astronaut to gear up for more spacewalks in January

by Associated Press January 13, 2020January 14, 2020

The Maine native and fellow astronaut Christina Koch are scheduled for spacewalks on Wednesday and again on Jan. 20.

Maine

‘A Deadly Shade of Green’ 2-part series

January 13, 2020January 14, 2020

The journalism project, produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, explores the people and way of life in remote regions of Canada and Maine affected by renewable energy expansion.