Most headlight infractions are punishable by fines of up to $500.
J. Craig Anderson
J. Craig Anderson is a seasoned business reporter who covers a wide range of topics including banking, finance, real estate, technology and entrepreneurism. Originally from Arizona, Craig graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Arizona journalism school and has gone on to report for a variety of business and consumer publications such as the Business Journal of Phoenix, the Las Vegas Sun and the Arizona Republic. His work has earned him national recognition including Sigma Delta Chi and APA Journalism awards. Craig also served in the Army for four years, working as an intelligence analyst and Arabic linguist for the National Security Agency in Maryland. He currently lives in Freeport.
Do ICE agents need a signed judicial warrant to enter private property? | Fact brief
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement commonly uses administrative warrants issued by the Department of Homeland Security, which are different.
Does Maine have the lowest median income in New England? | Fact brief
Maine’s median household income ranks 34th among the 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, according to census data.
Is Boise, Idaho, more racially diverse than Portland? | Fact brief
Maine ranked last nationally for racial and ethnic diversity, according to 2020 census data.
Does Maine law prohibit debit card purchases of lottery tickets? | Fact brief
Annual sales of Maine State Lottery tickets have exceeded $400 million since 2021, according to the most recent data.
Does Maine law require drivers to clear snow and ice off their vehicle? | Fact brief
Motorists are expected to take ‘reasonable measures’ and face fines if they fail to properly clean off their car.
Did Susan Collins vote against limiting the president’s authority to attack Venezuela? | Fact brief
A Senate resolution would have limited the president’s authority to use U.S. armed forces in or against Venezuela without congressional approval.
Can a single data center use as much power as 5,000 homes? | Fact brief
Some communities — including Lewiston — have opposed data centers over concerns about electricity costs and grid strain, among other issues.
Are there any unionized retail grocery store workers in Maine? | Fact brief
Some workers at Stop & Shop and Giant stores, which are owned by Hannaford parent company Ahold Delhaize, are unionized in other parts of New England.
Are ‘forever chemicals’ present in all U.S. water sources? | Fact brief
Also known as PFAS, the chemicals have been linked to decreased fertility, developmental delays and increased risk of cancer.