The California wildfires have changed the lives of many. Much needed rain has brought new concerns for mudslides in the southern part of the state. According to the California governor, more than 16,000 personnel have been deployed to battle the fires including two crews from Maine.

PORTLAND (WGME) – A Maine Forest Ranger battling California’s wildfires is sharing an update on the region's progress. Nearly two weeks ago, Governor Janet Mills sent eight forest rangers to California to help first responders on the ground. Right now, the rangers are working to put out a huge fire just north of Santa Clarita.

A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck near York Harbor, Maine, early Monday, sending tremors as far south as Boston and as far west as Albany, New York. The quake, detected approximately 12 miles underground,

A 3.8-magnitude earthquake centered near the Maine coast rattled houses in northern New England on Monday and was felt by surprised residents of states hundreds of miles away.

Alex de Steiguer was about to send an email from a house on Star Island, 7 miles off the coast of Maine and New Hampshire, when she heard what she thought was a big plane flying over. Outside, a flock of wild geese grazed around the house.

A local planner told me southern Maine is attracting climate refugees who want to live with less chance of dangerous heat, drought or wildfire.

The group said they all contacted each other while watching coverage of the LA wildfires and wanted to help those aiding displaced animals.

President Trump is taking the first trip of his term on Friday to North Carolina and California, visiting communities grappling with recovery from natural disasters.

Maine, meanwhile, is mired in a long-running debate over where to develop an offshore wind port — Mack Point, an existing industrial port in Searsport, or adjacent Sears Island, an undeveloped state-owned island linked by a causeway.

The Last One Out of Town Turn Out the Lights” celebrates the 50-year anniversary of that legendary, high-drama championship win in 1975.

The Chamberlain Project, an organization I co-founded with Peter Ackerman a decade ago, has been dissolved. The Chamberlain Boards have voted to combine all of Chamberlain’s associated entities, including Americans Elect,

An earthquake near York Harbor, Maine, sent shocks throughout New England on Monday morning. A 3.8 magnitude earthquake occurred at 10:22 a.m., according to preliminary data from the United States Geological Survey. The shaking could be felt for a few seconds.