January was both dry and colder than normal in Portland, leading to questions like whether or not February is trending the same way.

A majority of South Portland City Council members are urging the Maine DEP to either require air emission remodeling or seek the voluntary decommission of the city's aging oil tanks.

MAINE, USA — Slick road conditions across Maine have led to multiple crashes Wednesday morning. South Portland police reported a "significant" crash on Broadway at Lincoln Street. As of 8:30 a.m., Broadway was closed from Cash Corner to Lincoln Street. Police said wires were down in the roadway and drivers should avoid the area as crews respond.

A section of Broadway will be closed for hours because of a crash that brought wires down in the road, police said.

The Roman Catholic Bishop of Maine challenged the law after it was sued by dozens of adults who claimed they were abused by clergy members.

PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) – A man will spend 15 years for his role in the death of Frank Williams in Portland in 2008. Shane Hall was arrested last year and charged with the murder of 37-year-old Frank Williams. On August 16, 2008, Williams walked to the Kennedy Park area of Portland where a fight took place between Williams and a group of men.

Lawmakers in the state approved the law in 2021, and it was later challenged by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland.

The law allowed people to sue for decades-old claims of child sex abuse, previously barred by the state's statute of limitations.

PORTLAND (WGME) --- Cold air returns to Maine on Tuesday, and snow is on the way for Wednesday. An active pattern looks to be taking shape for the end of the week and weekend as well.

Another small earthquake was reported off the coast of York Harbor early Wednesday morning. The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude 2.0 quake was about 5.5 miles southeast of York Harbor in almost the exact same spot as a magnitude 3.

Chairman Brandon Mazer expressed disappointment as the board approved the controversial $8 million project, which would add 265 spaces.