Nine passenger vehicles, a wrecker and tractor trailer truck were involved in the crash Friday after motorists were caught by surprise by freezing rain, according to the state Department of Public Safety.

Heavy rain swells rivers and streams, including the Presumpscot in Westbrook, and flood roads from Ogunquit to Farmington, while gale-force winds threaten mariners through Sunday night.

Dana Banister, of Augusta, was hit by a vehicle at 7:16 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Western Avenue and Sewall Street, according to police.

The Democrat from Maine's Republican-leaning 2nd District is under pressure from both parties. Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree says it's clear the president ignored national security to advance his own interests.

Controversial U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota Democrat, talked Friday with incoming Lewiston City Council member Safiya Khalid after a political rally in New Hampshire.

Mark Cardilli Jr. testifies about his decision to retrieve the gun he used to kill Isahak Muse, saying he was justified in using it to threaten Muse when he wouldn't leave the family's home.

The crash near mile 9 brought traffic to a standstill for more than 3 hours.

Gary Dolloff, the manager of the Greater Rumford Community Center, is in the sixth year of his Pay it Forward campaign to raise money to give items such as firewood, heating oil and food to those in need in the River Valley area.

The bipartisan measure runs counter to a White House proposal to double the waiting period, and is similar to one proposed by Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree and supported by independent Sen. Angus King.