Maine
Temperatures across the region plummeted to double-digit negatives, with extreme wind chills making things feel even colder.
Environmentalists warn that the measure, which blocks stricter rules meant to protect right whales, could doom the species.
Retailers pulled the crustaceans from shelves after sustainability groups said the lobster industry poses risks to endangered whales. The Bidens just ordered 200.
Whole Foods said in a statement last week that it’s monitoring the situation and “committed to working with suppliers, fisheries, and environmental advocacy groups as it develops.”
WHAT'S HAPPENING
The moderate Democrat held onto his seat in his race against former Rep. Bruce Poliquin.
Ranked-choice voting will determine the outcome of the runoff between Democrat Jared Golden and Republican Bruce Poliquin.
The ballot measure would have given the town one of the highest minimum wages in the country and eliminated the lower wage floor for servers.
The Democratic incumbent held off a comeback bid from former Gov. Paul LePage, who is known for his inflammatory comments about the LGBTQ community, immigrants and race.
The state is enforcing new rules to eliminate f-bombs and other obscenities that appeared on vanity license plates after the state effectively eliminated its review process.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration "wants to rape you and your family," Republican Ed Thelander told rally attendees Wednesday.