Is it summer or fall in Maine? Depends on whom you ask

The first three weeks of September fall into a gap between the meteorological and astronomical starts of fall, and fluctuating temperatures add to the uncertainty.

Ernesto strengthens back into a hurricane, could bring riptides, coastal flooding to Maine

Coastal communities may see 5-7 foot waves, flooding and rip currents through Tuesday as the storm passes off the coast.

Remnants of Debby could drench western Maine

The tropical depression is expected to douse western parts of the state with several inches of rain Friday into Saturday, but coastal communities may see just a sprinkling.

State awards $5.8 million to more than 100 Maine businesses for storm damage repairs

Gov. Janet Mills announced that the grants, which go up to $100,000, will support small businesses across industries and all 16 counties.

Power outages reported after severe thunderstorms move through Maine

Most of Maine was under a severe thunderstorm watch, while Androscoggin and Oxford counties were under a severe thunderstorm warning.

Photo: Kids in the kiddie pool

Severe thunderstorms knock out power, but take edge off heat

The storms left over 16,000 CMP customers without power and ushered in a cold front that brought cooler weather heading into the weekend.

Maine home insurance rates are rising. Blame climate change.

More frequent and intense weather extremes and rising sea levels will drive up Maine home insurance premiums by 19% this year, the second-highest increase in the U.S., a recent report says.

Heat wave trips up power plants, prompting New England grid operator to issue warning

ISO-New England declared a 'Power Caution' for more than 4 hours Tuesday as air conditioners cranked up at the start of what's expected to be a 3-day heat wave.

Photo: Horseplay in the Androscoggin