FREEPORT (WGME) -- The windy and dry conditions made firefighters work harder Tuesday. The Maine Forest Service says southern Maine is under a "high" or "very high" fire risk right now. Crews in ...

The Maine Forest Service is currently reporting a high fire danger rating across the entire state, which rangers say is ...

About 74% of the state was abnormally dry or in a moderate drought at the end of October, making it easier for wildfires to ...

The fire was ruled accidental and was caused by a small campfire or a vehicle, according to the fire department.

Crews from as far away as Maine are making the journey down to Massachusetts to help the state battle large brush fires.

“If you have wind that pushes it, it’s going to spread a lot faster and could even threaten homes or nearby out-buildings. If ...

The Ellsworth Arbor Commission received over $190,000 in grants to enhance urban areas and combat climate impacts.

Area fire departments responded Tuesday night to a forest fire on Kenney Road, according to officials. Leeds Volunteer Fire Department posted on Facebook around 6:30 p.m. that crews were battling a ...

Officials are advising drivers to use caution in the area of Mile 58, as a brush fire is burning on the northbound side of ...

Photo credit: thhaze The adventure begins at the Shell Pond parking area in Stow. From there ... Rolling green meadows meet ...