Everyone has heard rumors about the state of the airline business these days: Airlines filing for bankruptcy, flights canceled at the drop of a hat, and so on.

Have you been on the receiving end of an airline's troubles? From being grounded in a layover location, to finding out your flight was canceled the day of your trip, to losing your seat to an overbooked flight, we want to hear about it.

Call the Kennebec Commuter at 623-3811 x. 431 or e-mail mmalloy@centralmaine.com and tell us your story.

A little snow today won't hinder the drive home.

Area law-enforcement agencies reported no accidents this afternoon.

It's about time to say good-bye to winter and welcome warmer temperatures and start planning road trips.

With higher gas prices on the horizon, will your spring or summer trip be affected? If so, drop me a line at mmalloy@centralmaine.com or give me a ring at 623-3811 Ext. 431.

The AAA released new data on gas prices state-by-state, and the news isn't good for Mainers.

According to the most recent figures, released this morning, Maine residents are paying 5 cents above the national average, and an average of 10 cents more than last month.

Though gas prices in the Pine Tree State range from $3.11 to $3.44, the average is hovering at $3.21, which jumped from $3.11 in February.

Want the full story behind Maine's creeping gas prices and what you can do to save gas while you drive? Check out Wednesday's Kennebec Journal.

Here’s something neat:

We’ve been featuring lowest gas prices from time to time, thanks to our friends who run the web site, www.mainegasprices.com. Now you can check out where the cheapest pumps in central Maine are everyday, thanks to some new links we have placed on our web sites.

Check out: the Kennebec Journal or Morning Sentinel gas prices sites daily to find low gas prices and how much a gallon is at the station by your home or office.

It looks like a great commute today, with clear skies and no reported traffic accidents, dispatcher for the Augusta Police Department and the regional communications center said.

Gas prices in the Augusta and Waterville areas have crept back up after a brief period of prices below $3.

Prices for a gallon of regular are averaging $3.13 today in Maine, according to the Web site gasbuddy.com. A week ago, a gallon ran around $3.05.

The good news is, gas prices in Maine have started to dip below $3. The bad news is, you can only get them if you're in the Bangor area.

Gas prices for our northern neighbors has finally fallen to $2.98, a far cry from the $3.10 and $3.11 we've seen around our area.

For those still looking to save a few cents at the pump, check out these local stations:

$3.07 — Exxon, 183 Capitol St. in Augusta

$3.09 — Dead River, 321 Maine Ave. in Farmington

$3.17 — Citgo, 465 Kennedy Memorial Dr. in Waterville

For the commute home tonight, expect an easy ride. No traffic accidents have been reported in the area as of this afternoon.