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Tesla AI5 is late, Canada gets Chinese cars, and EV beats diesel in extreme cold
On today’s bitterly cold episode of Quick Charge, Elon says the chip he said was ready six months ago isn’t actually ready, Chinese carmakers make a deal with Canada, and a series of new, real-world studies prove that EVs will save your fleet money over diesel, even in the most extreme cold weather use cases. more…

Maine could see coldest temperatures of the winter this weekend
Elton Goldman, center, on Oxford Street in Portland on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Temperatures in Maine dropped on Thursday night and were expected to reach as low as 2 degrees in Portland, according to the National Weather Service. Goldman, who has been homeless for about ten years, said he planned to stay outside through the night. (Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption="Elton Goldman, center, on Oxford Street in Portland on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Temperatures in Maine dropped on Thursday night and were expected to reach as low as 2 degrees in Portland, according to the National Weather Service. Goldman, who has been homeless for about ten years, said he planned to stay outside through the night. (Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer) " data-medium-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/01/43304868_20251204_WarmingShelter_04.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/01/43304868_20251204_WarmingShelter_04.jpg?w=780" />An arctic blast is likely to plunge parts of Maine to 18 below zero Saturday. Add in wind and it could feel like 40 below in the western mountains.

This new entry-level EV will replace Hyundai’s top-selling hatchback
Hyundai is pulling the plug on its best-selling ICE-powered hatchback. Production of the i10 ended after an 18-year run, but a new entry-level EV is coming soon to take its place. more…
Freeport woman dies days after crash in Hebron
Lauren Sapienza, 40, died Jan. 15, six days after the SUV she was driving collided with a tanker truck on Route 119 in Hebron.

Federal judge says Trump-appointed federal prosecutor in Virginia is ‘masquerading’ in the job

Confidence increases for ‘significant’ winter storm in DC area this weekend

The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here’s why that matters

Channing Tatum to bring his dancing, ab-heavy ‘Magic Mike Live’ to New York City

South Portland schools prepare for increased ICE presence
Students walk into South Portland Middle School in 2023. " data-medium-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/09/sopo-middle-school-first-day-1694091755.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/09/sopo-middle-school-first-day-1694091755.jpg?w=780" />The school system has issued policies addressing what to do if U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents show up on school ground.

Portland art supply store files for bankruptcy, moves to Westbrook

Queens and Long Island are getting 80 new DC fast charging ports

