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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.
Channing Tatum to bring his dancing, ab-heavy ‘Magic Mike Live’ to New York City
South Portland schools prepare for increased ICE presence
Portland art supply store files for bankruptcy, moves to Westbrook
Five Maine high school boys basketball storylines to follow this week
Take MLK Jr.’s lead on the power of nonviolent resistance | Column
The Rev. Dr. Kharma R. Amos. (Courtesy photo) " data-image-caption="The Rev. Dr. Kharma R. Amos. (Courtesy photo) " data-medium-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/11/The-Rev-Dr-Kharma-R-Amos.jpeg?w=300" data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/11/The-Rev-Dr-Kharma-R-Amos.jpeg?w=300" />As tempting as it may be, returning hate for hate will not heal us. Violence and contempt only deepen polarization and erode moral clarity.
Queens and Long Island are getting 80 new DC fast charging ports
Steve Sherlock, longtime Sun Journal reporter, dies at 69
