Southwest says Boeing Max 8 jets used on Baltimore-Portland route are safe

The airline says it is confident in the safety and airworthiness of the aircraft, which have been involved in 2 fatal crashes in 6 months, and will continue flying them.

United to add nonstop service from Portland to Denver this summer

The flights will begin on June 8 and run through Labor Day.

Concord cancels bus service to New York as storm approaches

The bus company also is canceling service from New York City to Portland because of an expected snowstorm.

Ferry operator decided last year to leave Portland. Now, city says it can’t come back.

Facing delays in setting up service in Bar Harbor, Bay Ferries asks to operate out of Portland this year – but that ship had sailed.

Portland invites bike-share companies onto city streets

The city hopes to have a network of dockless, shared bicycles in operation by this spring.

Lawmakers push to make drivers keep their hands off their phones

Supporters of new legislation believe their latest effort to strengthen Maine's distracted-driving laws has brighter prospects with Democrat Janet Mills in the Blaine House.

How meteorologists avoid winter travel hazards

JetBlue suspends year-round daily service between New York, Portland

Pauline V. Harvey

High gas prices not expected to lessen Labor Day weekend traffic