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.

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.

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

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

Yonder profiles senior citizens who made the choice to relocate from urban to rural areas for their retirement.

Recalls happen regularly, and frozen pizzas have also been subjected to them. These are some of the biggest frozen pizza recalls of all time.

As a frequent traveler, I think some of the best US state parks to visit include Dead Horse Point in Utah and Valley of Fire in Nevada.

A federal judge blocked the freeze, but Democrats and Republicans are trying to figure out how it could affect programs.