FAA grounds all US flights ‘due to extraordinary circumstances’

The Latest: FAA grounds all flights nationwide due to communications problems

The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon due to communications problems at regional air traffic control centers, an FAA notice said. The ground stop was being imposed “due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety,” according to the notice. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said a communications issue was affecting the regional […]

The US flu season is off to a very early start. It's targeting the South and West now

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. flu season is off to a very early start, and it’s quickly intensifying. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday posted its latest update, reporting that seven states were reporting high flu activity last week, up from two states the week before. The CDC also said that […]

UMaine Extension 4-H offers educational workshop on invasive species in Blue Hill

BLUE HILL – University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer Seaside Invasion, a free, hands-on learning activity for youth ages 5 to 13, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at Blue Hill Public Library, 5 Parker Point Road. The library is hosting the event as part of the 4-H Coastal Kids Science […]

Police release names in fatal Hermon crash

One person died and three were hospitalized after the Tuesday night crash on Billings Road.

Homeland Security secretary says no indication yet of nefarious act behind FAA communications issue

WASHINGTON (AP) — Homeland Security secretary says no indication yet of nefarious act behind FAA communications issue. THIS IS AN APNewsAlert. Check back for updates. AP’s earlier story is below. The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon because of communications problems at regional air traffic control centers. The FAA notice said the […]